University Executive Board
The University Executive Board (UEB) meets fortnightly during term time and advises the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to the management and strategic direction of the University.
Membership
Professor Lisa Roberts
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Lisa Roberts took up her post on 1 September 2020. Prior to this, Professor Roberts was Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation at the University of Leeds where she led on the development of the University’s research and innovation strategy.
The Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
Professor Lisa Roberts
Professor Janice Kay CBE
Professor Janice Kay has been Provost at the University of Exeter since August 2014. She is deputy to the Vice-Chancellor and line manages the University’s six Colleges. Janice holds accountability for the University’s Wellbeing, Inclusion and Culture remits, and for its climate emergency and advancement activities. She also works closely with external partners to support regional engagement across several areas including education and skills development, and health services. She chairs the University Mathematics Schools Network, the Exeter Education Alliance, is Deputy Chair of the South West Institute of Technology and a member of the TEF Advisory Group.
Provost
Professor Janice Kay, CBE
Mike Shore-Nye
Mike joined the University of Exeter in January 2016 as Registrar and Secretary with responsibility for the institution’s entire Professional Services team and for the effective and efficient operations and governance of the University.
Registrar and Secretary
Mike Shore-Nye
Stuart Brocklehurst
Stuart Brocklehurst is Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Innovation, leading the University's collaboration with business and our drive to deliver innovation through our research and education, having joined the Senior Team on 1 March 2023.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Business Engagement and Innovation)
Stuart Brocklehurst
Professor Martin Siegert
Martin Siegert is Deputy Vice Chancellor (Cornwall) and is responsible for the strategic development of the University of Exeter's activities in Cornwall. Martin joined the University of Exeter in November 2022.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Cornwall)
Professor Martin Siegert
Professor Tim Quine
Tim Quine is Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) and Professor of Earth Surface Science. Prior to commencing his role, Tim was the Academic Dean for Students and was previously the Associate Dean for Education in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience)
Professor Tim Quine
Professor Richard Follett
Professor Richard Follett is Deputy Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement) at the University of Exeter. He leads the development and delivery of the University’s global strategy and has oversight of the University’s global activities.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement), University of Exeter
Professor Richard Follett
Professor Neil Gow FRS
Neil is DVC for Research and Impact, chairs the University Ethics Committee, the Research and Impact Strategy Management Group.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Impact)
Professor Neil Gow FRS
Professor Richard Smith
Richard is the DVC (Strategy Integration and Resources) having taken up the post on 1 June 2022.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy Integration and Resources)
Professor Richard Smith BA MSc PhD
Professor Dan Charman
Professor Dan Charman is Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy). His background is as an Earth system scientist interested in long-term ecosystem and climate change.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy)
Professor Dan Charman
Professor Sallie Lamb
Professor Sallie Lamb is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean for the new Faculty of Health and Life Sciences).
Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (Faculty of Health and Life Sciences)
Professor Sallie Lamb
Professor Gareth Stansfield
Professor Gareth Stansfield is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)
Professor Gareth Stansfield
Linda Peka
Linda is Deputy Registrar and Executive Divisional Director of Education and Academic Services.
Deputy Registrar and Executive Divisional Director of Education and Academic Services
Linda Peka
Andrew Connolly
Andrew joined the University in 2012. A member of the University Executive Board and is responsible for leading and managing the University’s financial affairs. Andrew is currently a Vice-Chair of BUFDG. He is also a member of the UK TRAC Development Group that oversees the development and implementation of activity based costing across the UK higher education sector.
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Divisional Director of Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services
Andrew Connolly
Sean Fielding
Sean Fielding is Interim Executive Director of the University’s External Engagement and Global Division and is also responsible for the programme to implement University of Exeter's new structures for the 2030 Strategy.
Interim Executive Divisional Director of External Engagement and Global
Sean Fielding
Imelda Rogers
Imelda is the University's Executive Divisional Director of Human Resources. As the Executive Divisional Director, Imelda is responsible for delivering all Human Resources, Organisational Development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Health and Wellbeing Services for the University. Previously, Imelda was Head of HR in the Met Office, and prior to that spent 20 years working in Financial Services.
Imelda Rogers, Executive Divisional Director of Human Resources
Ash Roots
Ash Roots is the University’s Chief Digital Officer and joined in February 2022, having previously been Chief Digital Officer for the consumer unit at BT.
Ash Roots, Chief Digital Officer
- The Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
- Provost
- Registrar and Secretary
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Business Engagement and Innovation)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Cornwall)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Impact)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy Integration and Resources)
- Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy)
- Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (Faculty of Health and Life Sciences)
- Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)
- Deputy Registrar and Executive Divisional Director of Education and Academic Services
- Chief Financial Officer and Executive Divisional Director of Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services
- Executive Divisional Director of External Engagement and Global (interim)
- Executive Divisional Director of Human Resources
- Chief Digital Officer
UEB Terms of Reference 2022/23
The University Executive Board (formally Vice-Chancellor's Executive Group) has a number of management groups which report to it. Please refer to the terms of reference and membership for details of each of the sub-groups.
Under the University’s Dual Assurance system of governance, members of UEB are responsible for the management and development of policy in key areas of University business, for which they are accountable to a lay member of Council, knowledgeable in the same area, who provides assurance to Council that this activity is well-managed.
Guidance for Drafting Papers for University Executive Board and University Committees 2022-23
UEB Coversheet
(2022-23)
Equality Impact Assessment Guidance
Paper Deadline Dates 2022-2023
For any queries regarding preparing papers for UEB, please contact Dr Victoria Alcock, Head of the Vice-Chancellor's Office who is secretary to the Group. Any enquiries relating to UEB business can be sent to the UEB Secretariat (UEB@secretariat@exeter.ac.uk).
Summaries of UEB meetings - coming soon