Senior People at City

The Lord Mayor of London - Chancellor of City University London

The Lord Mayor of London is our Chancellor. Alderman Roger Gifford became The Lord Mayor of London on 9 November 2012. Read more about our Chancellor

Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council - Mr Rob Woodward

The Pro-Chancellor is the Chair of Council and leads its members to meet their collective responsibilities and fulfil their role as Charity trustees.

Read the Pro-Chancellor's biography

Council

Council is the governing body of City University London. 

Council is ultimately responsible for the affairs of the University.  Council's role is to determine the University's mission and ensure it meets its objectives for education, research and enterprise.

The Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Deputy Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, independent members and members drawn from staff and students sit on Council.

Read the biographies of Council Members

Vice-Chancellor - Professor Paul Curran

The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership and management of the University and the leadership of its academic and professional staff.

Find out more about Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Curran

University Executive Team

The University Executive Team assists the Vice-Chancellor in the strategic and operational leadership and management of the University.

Find out more about the University Executive Team

Frank Toop - University Secretary

Frank Toop is University Secretary. His role is to run the University Council and its Committees and he reports to the Chair of Council.

Find out more about Frank Toop and the University's Governance Team