Dr Andrea North-Samardzic

Overview

Associate Professor Andrea North-Samardzic is an academic leader, organizational strategist, and researcher specializing in leadership development, educational technologies, and the future of work. She currently serves as an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Executive Degree Programs at Melbourne Business School, alongside her role as an Honorary Associate Professor at Deakin University (associated with the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership).

Current Executive & Academic Roles

Associate Dean, Executive Degree Programs & Associate Professor: Melbourne Business School.

Honorary Associate Professor: Deakin University (Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, Faculty of Arts and Education).

Former Leadership Roles at Deakin University:
Director of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program.
Director of the Master of Leadership Program.
Senior Lecturer in Management within the Deakin Business School.

Research Expertise & Specializations

With over 17 years in higher education and executive training, her research focuses on how emerging technologies and shifting workforce demographics impact management and ethics:

Leadership & Organizational Behavior: Examining psychological capital, adaptive performance, and flexible leadership models.

Emerging Technologies & Ethics: Exploring the integration of artificial intelligence, biometrics, and online educational platforms within modern workplaces.

Future of Work & Sustainable Development: Investigating workforce evolution, women's entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth.

Industry Engagement & Strategic Consulting

Beyond her academic appointments, Associate Professor North-Samardzic delivers executive education programs to corporate enterprises, non-profit institutions, and international government delegations visiting Australia. She has led high-impact, funded consulting and research projects partnered with organizations including:

Government Bodies: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) and the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Government of India).

Philanthropy & Non-Profits: Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation and Arts Centre Melbourne.

Corporate Sector: The Reece Group.

Education & Academic Credentials

PhD in Organisation and Management: University of New South Wales (UNSW).