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 Registrar (Academic)/Secretary to the Board of Governors
- The Chief Transformation and Resource Officer
- The Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Education and Equalities; Planning, Research and Innovation)
- The Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)
- 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
Nikki Pierce, Registrar (Academic) and Secretary to the Board of Governors
Debbie Muddimer, Executive Director of Finance and Procurement
Tracey Jessup, Chief Transformation and Resources Officer
Professor Alasdair Blair, Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience (Interim)
Professor Mike Kagioglou, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Planning, Research and Innovation
Professor 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 Lifelong Learning, Dean of Business and Law
Professor Shushma Patel, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Artificial Intelligence, Dean of Computing, Engineering and Media
Melanie Fowler, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
Bridget Donoghue, Executive Director of People Services