University of Suffolk Executive Team

Professor Jenny Higham

Jenny is Vice-Chancellor at the University of Suffolk.

Professor Mohammad Dastbaz

Mohammad is Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Suffolk.

Rosanne Wijnberg

Rosanne is the Chief Operating and Transformation Officer at the University of Suffolk.

Debbi Newstead

Debbi is Executive Manager and her responsibilities include managing the Vice Chancellor’s Office.

Fiona Fisk

As University Secretary, Fiona has responsibility for governance, legal affairs, regulatory compliance and data protection.

Professor Emma Bond

Professor Emma Bond is Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Knowledge Exchange and Professor of Socio-Technical Research at the University of Suffolk.

Julie Burton

Julie joined University of Suffolk in June 2021 as Director of People and Organisational Development (POD).

Anna Sheldrake

Anna leads the Digital & IT Directorate, driving the strategic vision around the digital transformation of the institution.

Nigel Lucker

Nigel is Director of Estates and has worked in facilities and estate management in retail, embassies abroad and for British Transport Police.

Jason Kirk

Jason is the Director of Finance and Planning.

John Cavani

Director of Marketing, Communications and International, John has over 25 years’ experience in higher education marketing across the UK and in Australia.

Laura Pennie

Laura is Interim Academic Registrar and is an active member of the Association of University Administrators (AUA), and the Academic Registrar's Council (ARC).

Professor Stuart Harmer

Stuart is Professor of Applied Electromagnetics and Dean of the School of Technology, Business, & Arts.

Professor Brian McCook

Brian is Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Dr Sam Chenery-Morris

Professor Paula Kersten

Paula is the Dean of Allied Health Sciences