University Executive Group
Meet the executive team that leads our University
Professor Richard Davies
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
The University Executive Group (UEG) is our primary executive decision-making body, working with the Senate and the Board of Governors.
UEG members and I represent every part of the University to help all academic and professional services departments contribute to our overall strategy. We are responsible for providing effective leadership, developing and implementing the
University Strategy
(discussed with Senate and approved by the Board of Governors). We monitor that implementation and plan for the future, reporting to the Board of Governors on delivery and institutional sustainability.
As Plymouth's Vice-Chancellor, I am committed to enhancing student experience and driving impactful research that benefits Plymouth, the South West, and the wider global community. See what my UEG colleagues bring to the team, below.
Professor Dafydd Moore
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
I have a broad remit, working with fellow UEG members and colleagues across the University to deliver strategy. I also provide executive leadership for our international strategy and partnerships across the globe.
I have a broad remit, working with fellow UEG members and colleagues across the University to deliver strategy. I also provide executive leadership for our international strategy and partnerships across the globe.
Professor John Curnow
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Education and Student Experience
I lead on all aspects of education at the University; how we teach, how students learn, and how we enable students to benefit from a high quality, inclusive, and very special student experience at Plymouth.
I lead on all aspects of education at the University; how we teach, how students learn, and how we enable students to benefit from a high quality, inclusive, and very special student experience at Plymouth.
Professor Kevin Jones
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation
My role is to lead the development and delivery of our research, representing the University across valued partner collaborations and nurturing the dynamic research culture we have here in Plymouth.
My role is to lead the development and delivery of our research, representing the University across valued partner collaborations and nurturing the dynamic research culture we have here in Plymouth.
Gavin Douglas
University Registrar and Secretary
I chair key groups across the University to ensure we work in the right way, have appropriate governance and drive to meet strategic ambitions. My role as Secretary to the Board and executive lead for several directorates, focuses on advancing our work to support our mission.
I chair key groups across the University to ensure we work in the right way, have appropriate governance and drive to meet strategic ambitions. My role as Secretary to the Board and executive lead for several directorates, focuses on advancing our work to support our mission.
Julie Fielder
Chief Financial Officer
As Plymouth's CFO, I work on transformational and financial strategies to drive the sustainability of the University, providing executive leadership to Finance, Human Resources, Estates & Facilities and Technology & Information Services.
As Plymouth's CFO, I work on transformational and financial strategies to drive the sustainability of the University, providing executive leadership to Finance, Human Resources, Estates & Facilities and Technology & Information Services.
Jane Chafer
Chief Marketing Officer
Being a lifelong advocate for Plymouth and what our University, city and region have to offer, I have the privilege of leading our work on student recruitment, reputation and brand. I provide executive leadership to teams that showcase Plymouth's offer to the world.
Being a lifelong advocate for Plymouth and what our University, city and region have to offer, I have the privilege of leading our work on student recruitment, reputation and brand. I provide executive leadership to teams that showcase Plymouth's offer to the world.
Laura Avery
Human Resources Director
I believe our success comes from who we are, and that how we do things is as important as what we do. I’m proud to be leading our new People Strategy, placing the employee experience at the heart of our future and shaping a culture where everyone can thrive.
I believe our success comes from who we are, and that how we do things is as important as what we do. I’m proud to be leading our new People Strategy, placing the employee experience at the heart of our future and shaping a culture where everyone can thrive.
Professor Chris Bennewith
Executive Dean for Arts, Humanities and Business
As a passionate champion of, and contributor to, Plymouth's creative, enterprising and inclusive culture, I provide executive leadership to the School of Art, Design and Architecture, Plymouth Business School and the School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences.
As a passionate champion of, and contributor to, Plymouth's creative, enterprising and inclusive culture, I provide executive leadership to the School of Art, Design and Architecture, Plymouth Business School and the School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Professor Christopher Fogwill
Executive Dean for Science and Engineering
With my background in climate science, I'm fortunate to work with experts across disciplines that shape the future of our planet. I lead teams working across marine and earth, engineering and computing, as we partner with industry on our future-ready mission.
With my background in climate science, I'm fortunate to work with experts across disciplines that shape the future of our planet. I lead teams working across marine and earth, engineering and computing, as we partner with industry on our future-ready mission.
Professor Robert Fern
Executive Dean for Health
I provide strategic leadership to the six Schools within Health; the South West's broadest healthcare education offer. Through hands-on learning, applied research and the direct provision of community healthcare, we serve the healthcare needs of the community.
I provide strategic leadership to the six Schools within Health; the South West's broadest healthcare education offer. Through hands-on learning, applied research and the direct provision of community healthcare, we serve the healthcare needs of the community.