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Murray is the Executive General Manager - Education & Commercial at The Tax Institute, where he leads the Institute's higher education portfolio and overall commercial operations.
He is responsible for shaping strategy, driving sustainable growth and ensuring the Institute continues to deliver high-quality education and professional development that supports Australia's tax profession.
With more than two decades of leadership experience spanning higher education, professional and academic publishing, events, adult learning and educational technology, Murray brings a practical understanding of how education can create value for individuals, organisations and the professions they serve. In addition to education, Murray oversees the Institute's commercial functions, including member and customer service, business development, strategic partnerships and sales. He is committed to creating an outstanding experience for members and clients by ensuring every interaction delivers value, builds trust and strengthens long-term relationships. Working closely with corporate partners and industry stakeholders, he focuses on developing opportunities that extend the Institute's reach while supporting the evolving needs of the tax profession.
His career includes senior commercial leadership roles with Smartgroup, Elsevier and Informa, where he led teams across education, sales, marketing, customer engagement, product development and commercial operations. Holding an MBA, Murray combines strategic thinking with a strong commercial focus and a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. He is passionate about building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and creating an environment where innovation and continuous improvement thrive. His leadership approach is grounded in developing capability, empowering people and aligning strategy with execution to achieve lasting results.
At The Tax Institute, Murray works closely with academic, industry and corporate stakeholders to ensure the Institute's education offerings remain relevant, rigorous and responsive to the evolving needs of tax professionals. He is focused on strengthening the Institute's position as Australia's leading provider of tax education while identifying new opportunities to expand its impact and deliver value for members, students and the broader profession. Murray believes that great education is built on strong partnerships, practical insight and a commitment to continuous learning. He is dedicated to ensuring The Tax Institute continues to equip tax professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed throughout their careers.