Laura Macpherson is an ambitious and dynamic executive leader.
With a domestic and international career spanning Government, top ASX-100 companies, the VET sector and strategic advisory, Laura has a unique perspective derived from strategic consultancy and strong leadership that ensures solutions are practicable and implemented with skilful guidance.
Leading TAFE Gippsland for the past 2 years, Laura is passionate about continuing and building on the organisation’s proud 95-year history of education and training excellence in the region.
An advocate for end-to-end education and training solutions, Laura is leading her team at the forefront of industry changes and challenges and adapting training to suit industry needs, leading to productive employment outcomes and driving investment throughout Gippsland.
With her team, Laura is achieving ground-breaking work to achieve TAFE Gippsland’s vision of a skilled and thriving Gippsland, leading the way in the transition of workforces into clean energy and beyond.
Laura is a change champion who has delivered innovative, impactful and sustainable economic and social outcomes for community and industry stakeholders.