University Executive

The Vice-Chancellor chairs the University Executive which manages the University Strategy and oversees its business; monitors the achievement of the University's objectives; considers and makes recommendations to Senate and Council on policy initiatives; and takes ownership and management responsibility for key risks. The Executive meets on a fortnightly basis and key decisions are reported in the Executive News.

Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

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

Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor

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

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 International - Saskia Loer Hansen

• Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange - Professor Simon Green

Pro-Vice Chancellor & Executive Deans

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

• Pro-Vice Chancellor & Executive Dean of Aston Business School - Professor George Feiger
• Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Health and Executive Dean of Aston Medical School - Professor Asif Ahmed
• Pro-Vice Chancellor & Executive Dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science - Professor Sarah Hainsworth
• Pro-Vice Chancellor & Executive Dean of the School of Languages & Social Science - Professor Jonathan Tritter

Executive Directors and Officers

• Chief Operating Officer - Neil Scott
• Executive Director of Business Engagement - Mark Smith
• Executive Director of Campaigns - Andrew Harris 
• Executive Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development - Richard Billingham
• Executive Director of Regional and Civic Engagement - David Farrow