University Leadership Team
The University Leadership team consists of the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Chief Financial Officer, University Secretary and Chief Strategy Officer, Executive Dean, and the Director of Human Resources.
Professor Jackie Dunne MBE, Vice-Chancellor
Professor Jackie Dunne has been Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham Newman University since March 2020. Jackie received an MBE in the 2026 New Year Honours List for services to Higher Education
Professor Peter Childs, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Peter has overall oversight for research developments to support both staff and research students.
Professor Richard Medcalf, Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Professor Richard Medcalf is Deputy Vice-Chancellor, responsible for all aspects of the student journey at Birmingham Newman.
Tony Sharma, Chief Financial Officer
Tony Sharma is Chief Financial Officer for Bimingham Newman University.
Yvonne Salter Wright, University Secretary and Chief Strategy Officer
Yvonne Salter Wright is a member of the University’s Executive Leadership team as University Secretary and Clerk to Council.
Dr Mohammed Jakhara, Executive Dean
Dr Mohammed Jakhara is the Executive Dean at Birmingham Newman University.
Giosi Birkett, Director of Human Resources
Giosi Birkett is Director of Human Resoures at Birmingham Newman University.