ACNM Board

Mr. Mark RushworthDirector

Biography

Mark Rushworth has been the Group Chief Executive of UP Education since 2018. He brings technology, sales, marketing expertise, business development, entrepreneurial skills and deep governance experience to the role of Group Chief Executive along with a senior leadership experienced in a number of growth-orientated organisations. Prior to Up Education, Mark was CEO for electronic payments provider Paymark, CEO of Pacific Fibre and internet provider ihug and also CEO of the Fixed and Broadband business unit for Vodafone New Zealand.

Mr. Colm SaundersDirector

Biography

Colm Saunders has been the Chief Financial Officer of UP Education since 2018. Prior to joining UP Education, Colm has held multiple CFO roles based in Ireland with Xtralis Group, WElink Group, Thirdforce and Zamano plc. Colm is experienced in driving profitable growth through supporting revenue growth, margin improvement and cost management, with extensive experience in M&A, debt and equity funding, contract negotiations, and financial planning.

Professor. Emeritus Mervyn Hyde AMDirector

Mr. Andrew MillsDirector

Biography

Andrew is the CEO and Founder of Roland Investments, an investment and consulting company specialising in the for-profit education sector, financial management and driving growth in SMEs. He is also the Chairman and current acting CEO for Gradability Pty Ltd, which provides graduate internship outcomes for international students undertaking their Professional Year program.

Andrew was formerly the longest-serving executive director at global education provider, Study Group. Prior to his time at Study Group, Andrew was involved with a number of multinational companies within the healthcare, automotive and financial services sectors.

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