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Leeds Trinity University has appointed three new senior leaders.
Professor Gary Pritchard has been appointed as Interim Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost.
Professor Pritchard, who was most recently Chief Academic Officer and Accountable Officer to the Office for Students at University Academy 92, and before that was Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Ravensbourne University London, will start in his new role on Monday 7 December.
His extensive career has also seen him hold positions as Dean at the University of Wales, Founding Dean of Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design and Associate Dean at Newport School of Art, Media, and Design. In addition, Professor Pritchard undertook a one year industry sabbatical as Director of Talent at digital advertising agency, ForwardPMX, where he led on developing leadership and succession planning.
Dr Jo Wright has been appointed as Interim University Secretary and Registrar and will start work in her new role on Monday 2 November.
Dr Wright brings more than 20 years’ experience in higher education administration and governance, gained across a diverse range of universities, including private sector providers. Most recently, she was Chief Student and Governance Officer at Edge Hill University, and before that she was University Secretary at the University of Kent, having previously held senior roles including Deputy Chief Operating Officer at the University of Chester and Academic Registrar at the University of Wolverhampton.
The third appointment is Christy Traore, who started work as the Interim Head of School in Business and Law on Monday 19 October.
Christy joins with 20 years of leadership experience, including the roles of Acting Dean and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Roehampton, as well as senior leadership roles with private education providers like BPP University, London College of International Business Studies and the Greenwich School of Management. Christy has extensive experience in leading on academic partnerships and successes in improving student experience and outcomes.
Professor Charles Egbu, Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, said: “I am absolutely delighted to have Gary, Jo, and Christy joining us at Leeds Trinity. They all bring exceptional leadership skills and will help us build on our recent successes in becoming the top university in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey and being named University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide. I look forward to working with them in ensuring our University is fit for the future.”