University Leadership Team
The University Leadership team consists of the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students), Chief Financial Officer, University Secretary, Executive Dean, and the Director of Human Resources.

Professor Jackie Dunne, Vice-Chancellor
Professor Jackie Dunne has been Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham Newman University since March 2020.
Professor Peter Childs, Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Peter has overall oversight for research developments to support both staff and research students.


Professor Richard Medcalf, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students)
Professor Richard Medcalf is responsible for putting students at the centre of everything we do at Birmingham Newman University.
Tony Sharma, Chief Financial Officer
Tony Sharma is Chief Financial Officer for Bimingham Newman University.


Yvonne Salter Wright, University Secretary
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 Birimingham Newman.


Giosi Birkett, Director of Human Resoures
Giosi Birkett is Director of Human Resoures at Birmingham Newman University.