Team Profiles

Brett Walker
Executive Director Development

Mr. Brett Walker has worked in Australia higher education since 1994, when he first commenced at Bond University.

In his current position, Brett is responsible for Bond University’s International Partnerships, including student and staff exchanges, and development of strategic alliances and partnerships. In addition, as Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor for Development and External relations, he is responsible for Alumni Relations, Fundraising and Community Engagement.

Brett has a keen interest in international relations and anthropology, and is passionate about Bond and the opportunities international education offers students.

Felicity Simpson
Acting Alumni Relations Manager

Felicity commenced her employment at Bond University in 2010 within the Bond University Function Centre as Conference and Events Supervisor. Her background consists of studies in Journalism and Event Management. Felicity joined the Office of Development & External Relations in 2011 bringing with her a passion and desire to work closely with alumni and continue to connect the global alumni community.

Sharon Solyma
Manager, Community Engagement

Sharon moved from Gold Coast City Council to Bond University in July 2011. She is responsible for a suite of community initiatives encompassing the Bond Talks community lecture series; the Live at Bond free music series; Bond by the Lake; and a range of other community/business and collaborative initiatives with Bond University faculties.

Sharon’s career has spanned local government, higher education, environment, business, the music industry, community development and the non-profit sector, health, and research. She is passionate about building strong, creative, connected and vibrant communities.

Phone: 07 5595 5709    Mobile: 0420 859 350    Email: ssolyma@bond.edu.au

Laura Harvey
Development Manager

Laura has extensive experience in Business Development in both the corporate and higher education environment. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Business and Diploma of Management. She has been at Bond since 2007 and is passionate to see the university grow through philanthropy. 

Brett Richardson
Sport & Industry Development Manager

Brett is the Sport and Industry Development Manager at Bond University. After representing Australia in sport for over 12 years, Brett brings his extensive networks in the sporting arena to drive Bonds sporting developments towards the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Brett has worked at Bond University since October 2010.

Susan McCartie
Executive Assistant

Susan joined Bond as Executive Assistant to Director of Development in June 2011. She brings to Bond a broad skill base focusing on excellent customer service and efficient office management. Susan has a sound knowledge of finance systems and provides executive support to the entire Development team.