VU announces the departure of Mark Farrell, dean of business and PVC for business and law

Interim Provost Corinne Reid told staff Friday afternoon, “as a result of the challenges facing VU due to the effects of COVID-19, and in light of the university’s strategic priorities … the university has decided to re-conceptualise the future direction and leadership structure of the VU Business School.”

Professor Farrell was previously head of the school of business and law at RMIT.

His is the first senior departure announced since Adam Shoemaker became VC in December, taking over from the long-serving Peter Dawkins. However, VU watchers say further exit announcements are imminent.