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University Executive Group

The University Executive Group (UEG) is the senior leadership team. The UEG supports the Vice-Chancellor in providing strategic leadership for all Executive portfolios.​

The President & the Vice-Chancellor is the most senior member of executive staff at the University, acting as both the academic and administrative head, overseeing all the activities that take place at Cardiff Met.

The Vice-Chancellor is accountable to the Board of Governors and MEDR and is responsible as line-manager for the other members of the University's Executive Group.

Other key responsibilities include:

  • Strategic direction
  • Financial performance
  • Measures of success
  • Organisational culture
  • External reputation
Professor Rachael Langford pictured in the Cardiff School of Management building
President and Vice-Chancellor
Headshot of David Brooksbank
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business, Global ​& Civic Engagement​​ • Dean of Management

Professor David Brooksbank

Headshot of Sheldon Hanton
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation

Professor Sheldon Hanton

Headshot of Stephen Forster standing in the atrium of the School of Management building
Chief Finance Officer

Stephen Forster (Interim)

Headshot of Lowri Williams standing in one of the open corridors of the School of Management building
Chief People Officer

Lowri Williams

Headshot of David Llewellyn
Chief Resources Officer

David Llewellyn

Headshot of Bethan Gordon
Dean of Cardiff School of Art & Design

Dr Bethan Gordon

Headshot of Dr Cecilia Hannigan-Davies
Dean (Acting) Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Dr Cecilia Hannigan-Davies

Headshot of Julia Longville
Dean of Teaching and Learning

Professor Julia Longville

Headshot of Jon Platts
Dean of School of Technologies

Professor Jon Platts

Headshot of Katie Thirlaway
Dean of School of Sport & Health Sciences

Jon Platts