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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 Registrar (Academic)/Secretary to the Board of Governors
  • The Chief Transformation and Resource Officer
  • The Pro Vice-Chancellors (Education and Equalities, Research and Business Innovation and 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 Susan Orr, Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Equalities

Professor Mike Kagioglou, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Business 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