Gaye McMath

Ms Gaye McMath became ECU’s sixth Chancellor in August 2024, following two years on the University Council and chairing its Quality Audit and Risk Committee. 

Gayes executive experience includes a 23-year career with BHP, and a 15-year career in higher education, including senior executive roles at UWA and Murdoch University. At UWA, her 12-year tenure as Chief Operating Officer included leading the UWA “college row” development of 1000 student dwellings and the building of over 2000 purpose-built student accommodation beds in the Perth CBD for the benefit of all education providers.

Gaye served as a Commissioner of the City of Perth and was instrumental in the development of a CBD University based campus, which ultimately culminated in the establishment of ECU City. 

Gaye has also held non-executive roles for over 25 years across a diverse range of sectors, including as a StudyPerth WA board member, where she helped shape WA's international education strategy. 

Gaye holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business Administration and has completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. She is a Fellow of CPA Australia and AICD. Her leadership has earned her the recognition for excellence in governance, including the awarding of the AICD PWC Excellence in the Not-For-Profit sector award.