The University of Liverpool has appointed four lay members to its Council, as well as two co-opted members to its audit committee.
The new appointees, all senior leaders at public, private and third sector organisations, will bring a breadth of leadership experience, alongside knowledge of complex governance.
The University Council is a governing body of 22 members, and is collectively accountable for all University activity, helping it to develop its strategy, fulfil its mission and ensure its long-term sustainability and reputation.
The new Council members are:
Lay members
- Dr Alison Campbell, CEO, Government Office for Technology Transfer
- Dr Mark Carawan, Owner and Director, Deanscourt Limited (advisory & consultancy) and Senior Advisor to PwC
- Mark Proctor CBE, General Manager, Liverpool Operations (Vaccine R&D & Operations, AstraZeneca)
- Matthew Reed, Chief Executive Officer, Marie Curie
Co-opted members
- Sachin Date, Strategy and Transactions Partner (retired), Ernst & Young
- Joanne Dawson, Chief Financial Officer, Ormiston Academies Trust
All new members will begin their tenure on 1 August 2023 for an initial three-year period.
Carmel Booth, President of the University of Liverpool Council said: “With the appointment of new Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Jones earlier this year, the University has entered an exciting period under his leadership. As part of this I am very pleased to welcome these six new members to our Council and Audit Committee. Each of them brings with them a wealth of expertise across education, business, finance, technology and health, which will further enhance and support the work of our Council, especially as we embark upon a new strategy.”
Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Liverpool said: “I am delighted to welcome these six new members to our University Council and Audit Committee. They are really important appointments and I am confident that they will be vocal and visible advocates of the University. All of them are joining at an important time as we work to develop our new strategy for the next decade and I’m sure the expert knowledge and insight they bring from outside our sector will be invaluable in helping us achieve our ambitious strategic aims.”
About the roles
Lay members are neither employees nor students of the University.
Co-opted members are external appointments and bring expertise and experience in specific areas to committees.