University Executive

The Vice-Chancellor chairs the Executive Committee which convenes to discuss topics of strategic and operational importance to the University, and to inform decisions of the Vice-Chancellor and other executives. The Executive Committee had established the following subgroups: Executive Academic Group (EAG), Executive Engagement Group (EEG), and Executive Operations Group (EOG). Terms of reference of the Executive Committee and its subgroups.

Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

Aston's Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive leads the University .

Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Engagement)

The Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor assists the Vice-Chancellor in the management of the University and acts as his deputy.

• Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) - Professor Helen Higson
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) - Saskia Loer Hansen

Pro-Vice-Chancellors

The Pro-Vice-Chancellors (PVC) are senior appointees who assist the Vice-Chancellor in specific areas of academic development including the delivery of the institutional strategic objectives.    

• Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education - Professor Ruth Ayres

• Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research - Professor Simon Green

Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Executive Deans

The academic activity of the University is organised into three Colleges, each led by a Pro-Vice Chancellor & Executive Dean.

• Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Executive Dean of College of Business & Social Sciences - Professor George Feiger
• Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Executive Dean of the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences - Professor Sarah Hainsworth
• Pro-Vice-Chancelllor & Executive Dean of the College of Health & Life Sciences - Professor Anthony Hilton

Executive Directors and Officers

• Chief Operating Officer - Neil Scott
• Executive Director of Business Engagement - Mark Smith
• Executive Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development - Richard Billingham
• Executive Director of Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions - Gary Hughes