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 comprises:

  • Vice-Chancellor
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Education and Equalities and Student Experience; and Planning, Research and Innovation)
  • Registrar (Academic)/Secretary to the Board of Governors
  • Chief Finance Officer
  • Chief Transformation and Resource Officer
  • Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)
  • Three Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor/Deans
  • Pro Vice-Chancellor Extended Education and Director of DMU London
  • Executive Director of People Services
  • Global Marketing Officer

See Terms of Reference.

University Leadership Board membership:

Professor Katie Normington, Vice-Chancellor

Professor Lisa Stansbie, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education, Equalities and Student Experience

Professor Mike Kagioglou, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Planning, Research and Innovation

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

Debbie Muddimer, Chief Finance Officer

Tracey Jessup, Chief Transformation and Resources Officer

Mr Simon Bradbury, Pro Vice-Chancellor International

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

Professor Kasim N Sheikh, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Social Justice and Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law

Professor Shushma Patel, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Artificial Intelligence, and Dean of the Technology, Arts and Culture Faculty

Jill Cowley, Pro Vice-Chancellor Extended Education and Director of DMU London

Bridget Donoghue, Executive Director of People Services

Johnny Morris - Global Marketing Officer