Senior Leadership Team

Welcome

The University is led by the Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien.

The Vice-Chancellor and Warden is responsible to Council for the overall strategic direction and performance of the University and has overall responsibility for Durham’s maintained Colleges. The Vice-Chancellor is supported by a Senior Leadership Team.

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Members of the Senior Leadership Team

For more information on the work of each Senior Leadership Team member, click on their profile.

Professor Karen O'Brien

Vice-Chancellor and Warden, leads the University and the University Executive Committee, which is responsible for the day-to-day running of the University.

Professor Mike Shipman

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, responsible for supporting the Vice-Chancellor in delivering the University’s Academic Strategy.

Professor Martin Evans

Executive Dean (Social Sciences), responsible for the strategic development and financial performance of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Professor Tony Fawcett

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), responsible for the delivery of the University’s Education and Engagement Strategy.

Professor Kieran Fernandes

Executive Dean (Business), responsible for the strategic development and financial performance of the Faculty of Business.

Professor Sarah Hainsworth

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), responsible for the delivery of the University’s Research and Engagement Strategy.

Lucian Hudson

Executive Director, Communications & External Relations is responsible for leading on marketing, communications, public affairs and development.

Nic Johnston

Chief People Officer, responsible for shaping and leading the strategic direction of the Human Resources and Organisation Development division.

Dr Shaid Mahmood

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)) responsible for the equality, diversity, inclusion, respect and behaviours strategy.

Professor Claire O'Malley

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global), responsible for the strategic leadership and implementation of the University’s international agenda.

Professor Clive Roberts

Executive Dean (Science), responsible for the strategic development and financial performance of the Faculty of Science.

Stewart Ross

Chief Operating Officer responsible for Estates, CIS, HROD, Strategy Delivery, Careers, Student and Academic Services, Colleges and Student Experience directorates.

Neil Scott

Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the financial strategy, providing direction and oversight and driving financial and operating performance.

Professor Janet Stewart

Executive Dean (Arts and Humanities), responsible for the strategic development and financial performance of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

Dr Amanda Wilcox

University Secretary, responsible for the University’s overall governance, assurance and legal compliance.