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University Leadership
Our leadership team combines distinguished academic credentials with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and global impact.
Executive Leadership
The Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, supported by the Registrar, provide strategic direction and governance oversight for all university operations.
Chancellor
Sir Jonathan Sterling
Chancellor
Sir Jonathan Sterling brings over 30 years of experience in higher education leadership. A former Cambridge Fellow and advisory board member for UK Higher Education, he leads World Global University's strategic vision for academic excellence and global impact.
Qualifications
- • PhD Economics, Cambridge
- • MA Politics, Oxford
Honours & Awards
- • Knight Bachelor (2018)
- • Order of British Empire (2010)
Vice-Chancellor
Professor Dame Sally Davies
Vice-Chancellor
Professor Dame Sally Davies is responsible for academic excellence and institutional integrity. Previously Pro-Vice-Chancellor at University of Edinburgh, she champions research excellence, student experience, and international partnerships.
Qualifications
- • PhD Medical Sciences, Imperial College
- • MBBS, UCL
Honours & Awards
- • Dame Commander (DBE)
- • Fellow of the Royal Society
Registrar & Secretary
Dr. Alistair Vance
Registrar & Secretary
Dr. Alistair Vance oversees institutional records, official certifications, and student registry. With expertise in academic administration and compliance, he ensures the integrity of all official university documentation.
Qualifications
- • PhD Higher Education Management, London
- • MBA, Warwick
Honours & Awards
- • Fellow of AHUA
Senior Academic Leadership
Pro-Vice-Chancellors lead key strategic portfolios, ensuring excellence across research, education, and international engagement.
Professor Marcus Chen
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Research strategy, funding, and REF coordination
Professor Emma Richardson
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education)
Teaching quality, curriculum development, student success
Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Shamekh
Director of Research Excellence
Geospatial research, environmental science initiatives
Professor Robert Williams
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International)
Global partnerships, international student recruitment
Governance
World Global University operates under a robust governance framework that ensures transparency, accountability, and strategic oversight. The University Council and Academic Board work together to guide institutional direction.
View Governance StructureUniversity Council
The supreme governing body responsible for strategic direction and financial oversight.
Academic Board
The principal academic authority overseeing research, teaching, and standards.