The University Executive is constituted to support the Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor in exercising their delegated authority and responsibilities under the University Laws.
Download the Terms of Reference of the University Executive and Committees
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Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Karen Holford |
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Deputy-Vice-Chancellor – Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Professor Dame Helen Atkinson DBE |
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Deputy-Vice-Chancellor – Faculty of Business and Management
Professor Lynette Ryals OBE |
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Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Education and Research Professor Leon Terry |
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University Secretary Gregor Douglas |
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Director of Finance Ian Sibbald |
Faculty and Professional Services Directors
Faculty of Business and Management
Strategic Business Director - Professor David Denyer
Director of Supply Chain, Projects and Sustainable Systems - Professor Michael Bourlakis
Director of Cranfield Executive Development - Mark Threlfall
Director of People, Skills and Leadership - Professor Emma Parry
Director of Education - Professor Catarina Figueira
Director of Business Transformation and Growth - Professor Stephanie Hussels
Commercial Director - Sarah Hatcher
Director of Digital Education - Graham Bell
Director of Finance and Operations - Sarah Tose
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Director of Aerospace and Aviation - Professor Graham Braithwaite
Director of AI, Robotics and Space - Professor Antonios Tsourdos
Director of Automotive, Energy and Photonics - Professor Phil Longhurst
Director of Environmental Sustainability - Professor Angel Medina Vaya
Director of Defence and Security - Professor Mark Westwood
Director of Manufacturing, Materials and Design - Professor Leon Williams
Director of Education - Dr Gill Drew
Director of Education - Dr Robert Mayer
Professional Services
Director of Communications and External Affairs - Jon Walker
Director of Information Services - Gregor Waddell
Director of Campus Services - Stewart Elsmore
Director of Facilities - John Street
Director of Finance - Ian Sibbald
Director of Academic Services, Academic Registrar - Gregor Douglas
Director of Student Experience - Alison Whaley
Interim Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions - David Meadows
