Ms Mary Patetsos She/Her

Mary Patetsos AM is a professional non-executive director with over 15 years of experience across national and South Australian boards. She possesses expertise in governance, strategy, stakeholder engagement and leadership, particularly within the housing, health, aged care and government sectors.

Mary was appointed to the University Council in 2018, and has since overseen major initiatives, including academic restructuring and the establishment of Adelaide University. In 2024, she was appointed Pro Chancellor of UniSA and serves on several key committees, including Audit, Finance and Risk, Student Appeals, Senior Remuneration and Urgent Business.
Mary also holds influential roles with various boards and committees, including serving as presiding member of the South Australian Housing Trust, Chairperson of St John's Ambulance, Non-Executive Director Northern Area Local Health Network (NALHN) and Director of the Australian Refugee Association and Can: Do for Kids. 
In 2023, Mary was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to aged care and the advancement of an inclusive and multicultural Australia.