Felix Pirie | CEO
Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA)

Felix Pirie has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) from 3 February 2025. Appointed as Deputy Chief Executive – Policy & Research at ITECA in 2019, Felix leads policy advocacy across skills training, higher education, and international education. He champions independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and higher education providers, fostering productive relationships with regulators and industry groups in the domestic and international education context. With a government background in workplace relations, education, and defence, Felix has driven reforms to improve student services and strengthen Australia’s international education sector. At ITECA, he balances support for the sustainability of independent providers and student protection with ensuring they can grow, innovate, and support economic growth. His active engagement with independent providers across the skills training, higher education, and international education sectors has been a key factor in driving meaningful education reform.