Danelle Cross

Danelle Cross serves as Director of Entrepreneurship at Curtin University, bringing over 18 years of expertise in strategic marketing, communications, and program management to her role. Her diverse career journey includes significant positions at major corporations including News Limited in Perth and Sydney, Heinz Australasia in Melbourne, and Marks & Spencer in London, before returning to her alma mater Curtin University in 2008. A graduate of Curtin's marketing and public relations program, she has enhanced her expertise through completing the MIT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp in 2018 and becoming a Fellow of Leadership WA. In her current role, she leads entrepreneurship initiatives and executive education programs, contributing to Curtin's successful track record of supporting over 440 businesses that have collectively raised $200 million in funding. Her leadership has been instrumental in developing and implementing innovative educational programs that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical business application.