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University Executive Team

The Vice-Chancellor and the University Executive Team manage the University and lead on key strategies and projects.

Roles and responsibilities

  • The roles and responsibilities of the University Executive Team are set out in its terms of reference.

Organisational structure


Edward Peck, Vice-Chancellor and President

Edward Peck

Email: edward.peck@ntu.ac.uk
Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 6561
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The Vice-Chancellor leads the University, fulfilling the roles of both Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive. All members of the Executive Management Team report to the Vice-Chancellor.

Executive Assistant: Alison Kitchen
Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 6571
Email: alison.kitchen@ntu.ac.uk

Sharon Huttly, Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Academic Development and Performance

Sharon Huttly

Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 6563
Email: sharon.huttly@ntu.ac.uk
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Sharon represents the Vice-Chancellor at external and internal events, and is responsible for the development, enhancement and innovation of our teaching and learning, management of our Academic Schools’ Executive Deans, academic oversight of the strategic planning cycle and senior sponsorship of such activities as NTU’s Mansfield and Ashfield development programme and in relation to its membership of Athena SWAN.

Executive Assistant: Georgia Gadsby
Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 4644
Email: georgia.gadsby@ntu.ac.uk

Steve Denton, Chief Operating Officer and Registrar

Steve Denton

Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 2526
Email: steve.denton@ntu.ac.uk
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Steve is responsible for Finance, Estate, Campus Services, Human Resources, Digital Technology, Academic Registry, Marketing, Student Recruitment, Governance and Legal. He also advises UET on matters of policy and practice in the development of NTU's Professional Services.

Personal Assistant: Jane Bexon
Direct line: +44 (0)115 84 88765
Email: jane.bexon@ntu.ac.uk

Cillian Ryan, Pro Vice-Chancellor - International

Cillian Ryan

Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 6519
Email: cillian.ryan@ntu.ac.uk
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Professor Cillian Ryan is responsible for the University’s international partnerships around the world, international student recruitment, the international student experience, and the internationalisation of the UK student experience. Cillian also leads on a number of special projects at the University including responsibility for elite and community sports provision at NTU.

Executive Assistant: Louise Harris
Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 8874
Email: louise.harris@ntu.ac.uk

Jane McNeil, Pro Vice-Chancellor - Education

Jane McNeil

Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 2594
Email: jane.mcneil@ntu.ac.uk
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Jane has responsibility for student access and participation, curriculum and pedagogy, and student outcomes and employment.

Executive Assistant: Georgia Gadsby
Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 4644
Email: georgia.gadsby@ntu.ac.uk

James Lacey, Director of Finance

James Lacey

Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 8701
Email: james.lacey@ntu.ac.uk
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James Lacey is responsible for group finance; financial operations; business partnering and research; enterprise accounting; and procurement.

Personal Assistant: Helen Kiernan
Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 8755
Email: helen.kiernan@ntu.ac.uk

Guy Mallison, Director of Business Development and Analytics

Guy Mallison

Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 4490
Email: guy.mallison@ntu.ac.uk
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Guy is responsible for the Strategic Planning and Change team and leads on issues relating to business development and institutional data and insight.

Personal Assistant: Sophie Wale
Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 6573
Email: sophie.wale@ntu.ac.uk

Louise Edwards-Holland, Director of Human Resources

Louise Edwards-Holland

Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 4480
Email: louise.edwards-holland@ntu.ac.uk
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Louise was appointed as the Director of HR in February 2021. She has strategic responsibility for the HR and OD functions including Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Equality and Inclusivity, Resourcing and Reward and Recognition.

Sarah Want, Pro Vice-Chancellor - Knowledge Exchange and Civic Engagement

Sarah Want

Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 6846
Email: sarah.want@ntu.ac.uk
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Sarah is responsible for all Civic Engagement, Knowledge Exchange, Enterprise and Commercialisation activities at the University, and the ‘Enriching Society’ theme of the University’s strategy.

Personal Assistant: Caroline King
Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 2488
Email: caroline.king@ntu.ac.uk

Richard Emes, Pro-Vice Chancellor - Research and Innovation

Richard Emes

Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 5574
Email: richard.emes@ntu.ac.uk
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Richard aims to develop a distinctive, globally acclaimed research and innovation narrative for the University, reflecting our desire to address the most pressing academic, business and civic issues. He also helps to further enhance the research culture and environment at NTU, ensuring we continue to grow as bold, inclusive, impactful innovators.

Personal Assistant: Caroline King
Direct line: +44 (0)115 848 2488
Email: caroline.king@ntu.ac.uk