ProfessorDimitria Groutsis

BEc Soc Sci (Hons) Usyd; Phd UNSW

Dimitria G. Groutsis is the University of Sydney’s Academic Director of the Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Program and Professor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Sydney Business School. She is the co-Chair of the Asia Pacific Women in Leadership Program (Asia Pacific Rim Universities).

Dimitria is a leading scholar in the field of migration, labour mobility, DEI, and ethno-racial diversity in the business context. Her research creates a bridge between the academy and business practice, engaging with key stakeholders in industry and government across many sectors. In addition to publications and high impact policy reports which have been recognised with national and international research awards, she has received 10 million dollars in research funding. Her consulting role sees her collaborating with peak bodies such as for instance - Chief Executive Women, Diversity Council Australia, Australian Human Rights Commission, Settlement Services International, International Organisation for Migration; and large corporate sector partners and key stakeholders in the government and non-government sectors. Dimitria has been the recipient of national and international fellowships and has been recognised with numerous prestigious awards for her leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion research and practice.

Dimitria is the Convenor of the Migration, Ethno-Racial, Cultural and Intersectionality@Work Research Group at the University of Sydney Business School (MERCI@WRG).

Awards
Academic of the Year Award, (2026), Beta Gamma Sigma, Business School Chapter
National SAGE Award - Most Outstanding Leader, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (2025)
National SAGE Award – Highly Commended, Outstanding Collaborator, University of Sydney SAGE team (2025)
Vice Chancellor’s Award for Diversity and Inclusion – SAGE team (2024), (University of Sydney)
Australian Business Deans Council Award (2023) - Innovation and Excellence in Research (Established Researcher) – Australian Business Deans Council.
University of Sydney Business School (2023) Excellence in Research Engagement Award, University of Sydney
Vice Chancellor’s Award for Diversity and Inclusion (2022), (University of Sydney)