News | 25 October 2023
The University will welcome five new Independent Members to its Board of Governors, each bringing unique skills, perspectives, and expertise to guide our institution into the future. Their appointments were approved by the Board at its meeting on Thursday 19 October 2023.
Our new Independent Governors
“I am delighted to join the Board of Cardiff Met with my particular interest being in championing the R&D capabilities of the University and seeing its reach and impact spread right across the capital region.”
Kellie Beirne, Chief Executive of the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal
“I am delighted to be joining the Board of Governors at Cardiff Metropolitan University at this exciting time, and I can’t wait to work with some great people, from the Board itself through to its staff and students over the next 3 years. The University’s values and aspirations resonate with my own, and I look forward to playing some small part in delivering an ambitious Strategy 2030, the next phase in the University’s journey of diversification, growth and improvement.”
Fergus Feeney, Chief Executive Officer of Swim Wales
“I look forward to joining the Board at Cardiff Met to help shape the strategic governance by using my expertise in working with learners in higher education as well as in the community and make a difference to the overall vision of the University.”
Iva Gray, Engagement & Development Officer at the Prisoner’s Education Trust
“Having left school at aged 16 with just 4 O Levels I moved into the world of work as an apprentice motor mechanic. My career progressed with service in the Royal Air Force, a spell in the Retail Sector and 30 years in the Civil Service. Throughout that time I have studied at both Cardiff Metropolitan University sites culminating at Masters level. The opportunity to join the Board is a huge privilege. I feel honoured to contribute to the continued success of an institution that has been essential to my career development.”
Peter Kennedy, Former HR & Corporate Services Director at Welsh Government
“I’m really looking forward to joining Cardiff Metropolitan University Board to support the University on its journey forward. Cardiff Met continues to develop and there are more opportunities ahead despite the challenges facing the sector at the moment.”
Professor Helen Marshall OBE, Member of the HEFCW Board, Former Vice-Chancellor at the University of Salford
