Senior Leadership Team - Wrexham University

The Vice-Chancellor's Executive Team works collaboratively across departments and with their respective teams to deliver the vision and strategy of Wrexham University.

United by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, the team ensures that strategic goals are translated into meaningful action, driving progress and positive impact across the institution.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Joe Yates

With a distinguished career in higher education and a passion for transformative leadership, Professor Joe Yates brings vision, integrity, and innovation to his role as Vice-Chancellor. Committed to fostering academic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement, he leads the university with a focus on empowering students and staff to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

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Senior Leadership Team

Professor Paul Davies

Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Emma Forfar

Interim Executive Director of Finance

Lynda Powell

Executive Director of Operations

Pete Gibbs

Executive Director of Human Resources

Professor Richard Day

Pro Vice Chancellor, Research

Professor Anne Nortcliffe

Dean of Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering

Wrexham University Tower

Simon Stewart

Dean of Faculty of Social and Life Sciences

Helena Eaton

Director of Marketing and Admissions

James Dawson

Director of Strategic Planning of Student Administration

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Director of Information Services

Elen Mai Nefydd

Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor, Welsh Language, Heritage and Culture

Freya Groom

Students' Union President

David Clarke

Senior Executive Officer and Clerk to the Vice Chancellor's Board

Joy Morton

General Counsel and University Secretary

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