Chris Veraa, the Interim Chief Executive Officer, commenced at Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre in March 2024.

Embodying QTAC’s values, Chris Veraa possesses extensive experience and seniority in tertiary education, government and private sectors, having led teams across various domains including; student admissions, customer service, student services, schools outreach, equity programs, and media relations and communications. 

Chris is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds an Executive MBA from Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Communication from Griffith University. Additionally, he serves as a non-executive director of Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools.

Prior to joining QTAC, Chris served as Associate Vice-President (South East Queensland) and Director, Strategic Engagement at CQUniversity. In these capacities, he oversaw university operations in South East Queensland and directed the national delivery of corporate communications, philanthropy, and social innovation initiatives.

With a blend of passion and expertise, Chris is determined to guide QTAC towards a future characterised by innovation and meaningful impact.