Pauline Carr

Pauline Carr is an Australian business executive and university chancellor who has served as Chancellor of the University of South Australia since September 2018. In March 2024, she was appointed Transition Chancellor of Adelaide University.

Early life and education

Carr was born in Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University and an MBA.

Career

Business career

Carr began her career at Esso Australia. She later held senior positions in Newmont Asia Pacific. 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.

University governance

Carr joined the University of South Australia Council in 2010 and served as Pro Chancellor, before her appointment as Chancellor.

Transition Chancellor of Adelaide University

In 2023, the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia agreed to merge, with legislation being passed by the South Australian Parliament. Adelaide University was established on 8 March 2024, with commencement of studies planned on 1 January 2026. Carr was appointed Transition Chancellor and took leadership of the Transition Council.