# Pauline Carr

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Australian business executive and university chancellor

Pauline Carr Carr at the 2025 Adelaide Christmas Pageant 1st Chancellor of Adelaide University Incumbent Assumed office March 2024 Preceded by Position established 6th Chancellor of the University of South Australia In office September 2018 – May 2024[1] Preceded by Jim McDowell Succeeded by John Hill Personal details Alma mater Australian National University (Bachelor of Economics) Master of Business Administration Occupation Business executive, university chancellor Signature

**Pauline Carr** is an Australian business executive and university chancellor who served as penultimate [Chancellor](/source/Chancellor_(education)) of the [University of South Australia](/source/University_of_South_Australia) from September 2018.[2][3] In March 2024, Carr was appointed Chancellor of [Adelaide University](/source/Adelaide_University);[4][5] a role she continues to hold following the institution's official launch.

## Early life and education

Carr was born in Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from the [Australian National University](/source/Australian_National_University) and an [MBA](/source/MBA).[3][6]

## Career

### Business career

Carr began her career at Esso Australia (now [ExxonMobil](/source/ExxonMobil)).[3] She later held senior positions in [Newmont](/source/Newmont) Asia Pacific.[3] She has chaired National Pharmacies and served on the South Australian Government's Minerals and Energy Advisory Council, and she has been a non-executive director of ASX-listed Highfield Resources Limited and Australian Rare Earths Limited.[3][2]

### University governance

Carr joined the [University of South Australia](/source/University_of_South_Australia) Council in 2010 and served as Pro Chancellor, before her appointment as Chancellor.[2][3]

### Transition Chancellor of Adelaide University

In 2023, the [University of Adelaide](/source/University_of_Adelaide) and the University of South Australia agreed to merge, with legislation being passed by the [South Australian Parliament](/source/South_Australian_Parliament).[7] Adelaide University was established on 8 March 2024, with commencement of studies planned on 1 January 2026.[4] Carr was appointed Transition Chancellor and took leadership of the Transition Council.[4][5][8]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [https://i.unisa.edu.au/contentassets/d8c076d4c41c4d609be5206fb806d2d3/ab-minutes-2-2024.pdf](https://i.unisa.edu.au/contentassets/d8c076d4c41c4d609be5206fb806d2d3/ab-minutes-2-2024.pdf)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-UniSA2018_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-UniSA2018_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-UniSA2018_2-2) ["Pauline Carr named Chancellor of the University of South Australia"](https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2018/Pauline-Carr-named-Chancellor-of-the-University-of-South-Australia/). *University of South Australia*. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NCUG_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NCUG_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-NCUG_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-NCUG_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-NCUG_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-NCUG_3-5) ["Pauline Carr"](https://www.ncug.org.au/speaker/ms-pauline-carr/). *National Conference on University Governance*. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ProvostMessage_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ProvostMessage_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-ProvostMessage_4-2) ["Provost's message"](https://www.adelaide.edu.au/staff/news/news/list/2024/03/12/provosts-message). *University of Adelaide*. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ChancellorLeadership_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ChancellorLeadership_5-1) ["Chancellor's leadership acknowledged"](https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2024/03/07/chancellors-leadership-acknowledged). *University of Adelaide*. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-UCCAdelaideUni_6-0)** ["Adelaide University"](https://ucc.edu.au/adelaide-university). *University Chancellors Council*. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-InsiderGuides_7-0)** Tremaine, Emily (17 July 2024). ["Adelaide University Set to Open 2026: What You Need to Know"](https://insiderguides.com.au/breaking-news-university-of-adelaide-university-of-south-australia-merger/). *Insider Guides*. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Adelaide University Transition Council update"](https://www.adelaide.edu.au/staff/news/news/list/2024/05/10/adelaide-university-transition-council-update). *University of Adelaide*. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

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