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University Executive Group

The University Executive Group (UEG) is the senior leadership team. The UEG supports the Vice-Chancellor in providing strategic leadership for all Executive portfolios.​

The President & the Vice-Chancellor is the most senior member of executive staff at the University, acting as both the academic and administrative head, overseeing all the activities that take place at Cardiff Met.

The Vice-Chancellor is accountable to the Board of Governors and MEDR and is responsible as line-manager for the other members of the University's Executive Group.

Other key responsibilities include:

  • Strategic direction
  • Financial performance
  • Measures of success
  • Organisational culture
  • External reputation
Professor Rachael Langford pictured in the Cardiff School of Management building
President and Vice-Chancellor

Professor Rachael Langford

Read more about Professor Rachael Langford

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Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost

Professor Katie Thirlaway

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Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business, Global ​& Civic Engagement​​ • Dean of Management

Professor David Brooksbank

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Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation

Professor Sheldon Hanton

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Chief Finance Officer

Stephen Forster (Interim)

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Chief People Officer

Lowri Williams

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Dean of Cardiff School of Art & Design

Dr Bethan Gordon

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Dean (Acting) Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Dr Cecilia Hannigan-Davies

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Dean of Teaching and Learning

Professor Julia Longville

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Dean of School of Technologies

Professor Jon Platts

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Dean (Acting) of School of Sport & Health Sciences

Dr Huw Wiltshire

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The University Secretary - The University Secretary attends UEG meetings as part of their role.

Ruth Davies