The Senior Leadership Team, led by the President, is responsible for the overall strategic management, development and promotion of the University.
Professor Anthony Finkelstein – President of City, University of London
President, Professor Anthony Finkelstein joined City, University of London in June 2021.
Read more about the President's appointment.
Senior Leadership Team
The Senior Leadership Team, led by the President, is responsible for the overall strategic management, development and promotion of the University.
Professor Andrew Jones - Deputy President
Professor Andrew Jones is responsible for supporting the President with the executive management of City, University of London.
Andrew holds particular responsibility for shaping and delivering the Strategic Transformation Programme which will enable City’s new strategic plan.
Professor Andrew Jones' biography
Professor David Bolton - Deputy President
Professor David Bolton is Special Advisor to the President with responsibility for key strategic projects.
David served as City’s Deputy President and Provost between 2010 and 2021 and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) between 2008 and 2010, prior to which he was Dean of the School of Informatics until 2008 and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching).
Professor Susannah Quinsee - Vice-President (Education) (interim)
Professor Susannah Quinsee is responsible for the strategic leadership of all teaching and learning activities.
This includes leading in developing the educational experience and wider engagement of students to ensure a first-class student experience for our diverse student community.
Professor Susannah Quinsee's biography
Dr Sionade Robinson - Vice-President (Enterprise, Engagement and Employability)
Dr Sionade Robinson is responsible for strategic leadership of all activities relating to enterprise, engagement and employability across the University.
This includes a particular focus on enhancing and developing and strategic relationships with external partners and other organisations.
Dr Sionade Robinson's biography
Professor Miguel Mera - Vice-President (Research)
Professor Miguel Mera is responsible for strategic leadership of all activities relating to Research and Innovation across the University.
This includes leading on work with external partners and other organisations, including UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and other major research funders.
Professor Miguel Mera's biography
Professor Juliet John - Dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences
Professor Juliet John is the Dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences and will take up appointment as Vice-President (Education) from January 2022.
Prior to her appointment, Juliet was the Head of the School of Humanities at Royal Holloway University of London.
School of Arts and Social Sciences
Professor Paolo Volpin - Dean, The Business School (formerly Cass)
Professor Paolo Volpin is Interim Dean at the Business School (formerly Cass). Prior to this role, he has been Vice Dean and Head of the Faculty of Finance.
He is also a Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research, and a Research Associate of the European Corporate Governance Institute.
Professor Paolo Volpin's biography
Professor Debra Salmon – Dean, School of Health Sciences
Professor Debra Salmon is the Dean of the School of Health Sciences.
For the last twelve years Debra has undertaken a significant number of leadership and management roles shaping the future of health care professional education. She is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an active member of the Council of Deans.
Professor Debra Salmon's biography
Professor Rajkumar Roy - Dean, School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering
Professor Rajkumar Roy is the Dean of the School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering and is leading on the development of City’s STEM Digital Academy.
Prior to his appointment, Raj was Director of Manufacturing at Cranfield University. He is a fellow of the International Academy for Production Engineers, the Institute of Engineering Designers and the Higher Education Academy.
School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering
Professor Andrew Stockley - Dean, City Law School
Professor Andrew Stockley is the Dean of the City Law School.
Prior to his appointment in 2018, Andrew led New Zealand’s premier Law School, the University of Auckland, as Executive Dean.
Professor Stockley was a member of the University of Oxford Law Faculty for 5 years holding the posts of Senior Tutor and Fellow at Brasenose College.
Liz Rylatt - Chief Financial Officer
Liz Rylatt is responsibility for the Finance and Property & Facilities and IT teams.
Mary Luckiram - Human Resources Director
Mary Luckiram is responsible for full range of Human Resource functions, including Equality and Diversity, and Health and Safety.
Chief Operating Officer
The Chief Operating Officer, when appointed, will be responsible for the oversight and co-ordination of City’s Professional Services.