Cheree Topple

Dr. Cheree Topple is a Senior Lecturer in Management at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. Her work focuses on sustainable development, corporate sustainability, and ethical supply chains. She collaborates with global organizations like the Commonwealth Secretariat and Fairtrade ANZ, and leads initiatives at Swinburne's Innovative Planet Research Institute. Recognized for teaching excellence, she has won awards including the 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Team Award for her mixed-reality simulations enhancing ethical decision-making. She holds leadership roles such as Deputy Chair of Management and Marketing and Program Director of the Graduate Certificate of Management Studies, driving curriculum innovation and academic career development through Swinburne's Women’s Academic Network (SWAN). Her research intersects sustainability, geo-resilience, and entrepreneurship education, with projects funded by Australian government grants like the New Colombo Plan.

Research Interests

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) alignment with national policies
• Corporate sustainability practices in multinational enterprises (MNEs)
• Ethical supply chains and consumer behavior
• Mixed-reality simulations in business education
• Geo-Business strategies for climate resilience

Awards & Grants

• 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Team Award
• Multiple New Colombo Plan Mobility grants (Australian Government)
• Research contracts with Fairtrade ANZ, Global Reporting Initiative, and Sarawak Forestry Corporation

Leadership & Teams

Leads the Career Development Team in Swinburne’s Women’s Academic Network (SWAN) and collaborates internationally with universities across the Asia-Pacific. Her work emphasizes sustainability assessments, global supply chain ethics, and experiential learning initiatives.