Skills Insight is pleased to announce the appointment of Dugald Murray as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following an extensive national recruitment process.

Dugald is a values-driven CEO with more than 20 years’ experience in strategic leadership, governance and stakeholder engagement. He has led complex, government-funded and industry-led organisations, with a passion for shaping systems that support workers and industry.

Dugald will formally commence in the role of CEO on 7 October 2025.

Dugald’s background spans senior roles including CEO of the Victorian TAFE Association; Director, Strategic Advice and Collaboration at the Victorian Skills Authority; Executive Director at the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Chief of Staff to the Victorian Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water; and Senior Advisor to the Commonwealth Attorney General and the Victorian Minister for Industry, Energy and Resources.

“I’m honoured to be joining Skills Insight and to work with a group of industries that are vital to Australia’s communities, ecosystems and prosperity,” said Dugald.

“I look forward to working closely with the Board, staff, partners and stakeholders to build on the organisation’s work in strengthening skills and training outcomes that benefit industry, and all stakeholders in and around the VET sector.”

Dugald Murray succeeds Michael Hartman, who announced his intention to step down from the CEO role in February 2025.

Chair of Skills Insight’s Board, Todd Loydell said the Board is delighted to welcome Dugald as the new CEO. He also recognised the significant contribution Michael has made to the skills and training system over the past 24 years, serving as CEO through various iterations of the national skills system, as it evolved under different structures and priorities.

“On behalf of the Board and staff at Skills Insight, I want to sincerely thank Michael for his exceptional leadership of the organisation over the years. He founded Skills Impact in 2015 and went on to lead the establishment of Skills Insight in 2022, guiding the organisation through its formative period and early achievements,” said Todd.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dugald Murray to lead Skills Insight into its next chapter. His strategic leadership and experience in government and stakeholder engagement will be invaluable as we continue to support meaningful workforce development for industry.”

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