University Executive

Prof. Phoenix became Vice-Chancellor at London South Bank University (LSBU) in January 2014, replacing Professor Martin Earwicker, who retired after five years at LSBU.

Professor Taraneh (Tara) Dean is a Professor of Health Sciences who is an internationally recognised authority in the area of epidemiology of allergic disorders. As the Provost she is the University’s chief academic officer, upholding LSBU’s academic standards and its core academic mission. She has direct responsibility for LSBU’s academic units.

Richard is responsible for leading all matters in relation to the University's finances, including financial strategy and planning, statutory reporting, financial control, fees and bursaries, procurement, risk management and business continuity.

James joined LSBU in 2009 as University Secretary, now Group Secretary following the creation of LSBU Group in 2019.

Nicole Louis is Chief Operating Officer(COO) and a member of the University’s Executive group.

Professor Warren Turner is the Pro Vice Chancellor/Dean of the School of Health and Social Care. A qualified podiatrist, he has helped to establish diabetic foot specialist centres in Ukraine, is an adviser to Boots Ltd, and his research interests include the development of clinical skills in simulated environments.

Prof. Deborah Johnston is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Framework) with overall responsibility for education at LSBU.

Jerry Cope joined LSBU's Board of Governors in September 2014 and is a member of LSBU's Honorary Awards Committee, Nomination Committee, Policy and Resources Committee, Property Committee and Remuneration Committee.