University Leadership Board

The University Leadership Board plays a crucial role in developing and implementing the university’s strategy and plans.

The University Leadership Board is chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Katie Normington and is comprised of:

  • The Vice-Chancellor
  • The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
  • The Registrar (Academic)/Secretary to the Board of Governors
  • The Chief Transformation Officer
  • The Pro Vice-Chancellors (Education and Equalities, International and Research)
  • The Four Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor/Deans
  • The Executive Director of Finance and Procurement
  • The Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
  • The Executive Director of People Services

See Terms of Reference.

University Leadership Board membership:

Professor Katie Normington, Vice-Chancellor

Professor Richard Greene, Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Nikki Pierce, Registrar (Academic) and Secretary to the Board of Governors

Debbie Muddimer, Executive Director of Finance and Procurement

Tracey Jessup, Chief Transformation Officer

Professor Susan Orr, Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Equalities

Professor Mike Kagioglou, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Business Innovation

Dr Simon Oldroyd, Pro Vice-Chancellor Sustainability and Dean of Health and Life Sciences

Mr Simon Bradbury, Pro Vice-Chancellor International

Jill Cowley, Pro Vice-Chancellor Skills and Training and Dean of Arts, Design and Humanities

Professor Heather McLaughlin, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Staff Development, Dean of Business and Law

Professor Shushma Patel, Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Dean of Computing, Engineering and Media

Melanie Fowler, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications

Bridget Donoghue, Executive Director of People Services

Ahmad Alhusan, Executive Director of Strategic Planning Services