Kim Watty - Deputy Chair - 2023

Emeritus Professor, Deakin Business School

Executive Advisor - Education, CPA Australia

Kim Watty joined Aspire’s board in May 2021. She has worked in senior management roles in higher education and has a PhD in Accounting. Positions held include deputy dean, associate dean quality standards and accreditation and deputy head of department, accounting, economics and finance. She has previously worked at RMIT University and the University of Melbourne. She is currently Professor Emeritus at Deakin University, Business School and Executive Advisor - Education for CPA Australia.

Kim is passionate about designing and implementing strategies that enhance the end-user experience, and enjoys mentoring and motivating teams to reach their goals. Her professional affiliations include Fellow, CPA Australia; Member, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand; and Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors.