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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 and Global)
    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)
    Professor Cassie Wilson

    Professor Wilson focuses on student experience, engagement, wellbeing, and employability.

  • Steve Brammer

    Vice-President (Strategy & Planning) and Dean of the School of Management
    Professor Steve Brammer outside a University building

    Professor Steve Brammer is Dean of the School of Management, and the Vice-President for Strategy & Planning in the University.

  • Corinne Evans

    Vice-President (External Relations)

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.