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University of Bath

Executive team

The Vice-Chancellor and the Executive team manage the University and lead on key strategies and projects.

Senior academic and administrative officers provide support to the Executive team through the University Executive Board.

Members

  • Phil Taylor

    Vice-Chancellor and President
    A portrait photograph of Professor Phil Taylor

    The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Phil Taylor, is both the academic leader and chief executive of the University.

  • Marcus Munafò

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost
    Headshot of Professor Marcus Munafò

    Professor Munafò's responsibilities include strategic planning, delivery of academic outputs, resourcing, and external engagement.

  • Manuel Barcia

    Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement)
    A portrait photograph of Professor Manuel Barcia

    Professor Barcia is Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement)

  • Julian Chaudhuri

    Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education)
    Photograph of Professor Julian Chaudhuri

    Professor Chaudhuri is responsible for leading the University’s Education Strategy, working with the Faculties, School and colleagues across our community.

  • Sarah Hainsworth

    Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise)
    Professor Sarah Hainsworth

    Professor Hainsworth is responsible for developing the University’s Research Strategy, working with the Faculties, School, and colleagues across the University.

  • Cassie Wilson

    Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience and Sport)
    Headshot of Professor Cassie Wilson

    Professor Wilson is Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience and Sport, and leads on engagement, wellbeing, employability, and the strategic vision for sport.

  • Ghazwa Alwani-Starr

    Chief Operating Officer
    A head and shoulders shot of Dr Ghazwa Alwani-Starr, smiling.

    Dr Ghazwa Alwani-Starr sits on University Executive Board, with responsibility for leading key corporate services.

  • Ian Blenkharn

    University Secretary & Registrar
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    Ian is responsible for the operation of educational and student services as well as University governance, risk and compliance.

  • Corinne Evans

    Executive Director (External Relations)

    Leading the Marketing, Communications and External Affairs department, delivering services to the University to enhance its profile and reputation externally.

  • Martin Williams

    Director of Finance
    Martin Williams

    The Director of Finance is responsible for the University's financial strategy and the policies and procedures supporting it.

  • Richard Brooks

    Director of Human Resources
    Photograph of Richard Brooks, the Director of Human Resources

    Responsible for a wide range of services to the University relating to the recruitment, development and wellbeing of all members of the workforce.

  • Steve Brammer

    Dean of the School of Management
    Professor Steve Brammer outside a University building

    Professor Steve Brammer is Dean of the School of Management.

  • Duncan Q.M. Craig

    Dean of the Faculty of Science
    Photograph of Professor Duncan Craig, against a white backdrop.

    Duncan is responsible for planning and leading the educational, research and engagement activities of the Faculty.

  • Tim Ibell

    Dean of the Faculty of Engineering & Design

    Tim is responsible for teaching, research and strategic planning in the Faculty of Engineering & Design.

  • Deborah Wilson

    Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
    Photograph of Professor Deborah Wilson

    Deborah is responsible for teaching, research and Faculty strategic planning.