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Group Executive

University Governance explains who our Board Members are and provides details and information of our senior management team

The Group Executive is responsible for the executive management of London South Bank University Group.

See our senior pay policies and LSBU Group Executive Team chart (PDF File 325 KB).

Paul Kett

Job title: Group CEO and Vice-Chancellor
Contact information (Executive Assistant e-mail): cherene.henry@lsbu.ac.uk

As LSBU Group Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor, Paul Kett is responsible for leading the governance of three organisations that make up the LSBU Group – London South Bank University (LSBU), South Bank Colleges (SBC) and South Bank Academies (SBA).


Prof. Taraneh (Tara) Dean

Job title: Provost
Contact information (Executive Assistant e-mail): chloe.laxton@lsbu.ac.uk

Professor Taraneh (Tara) Dean is a Professor of Health Sciences who is an internationally recognised authority in the epidemiology of allergic disorders. She joined LSBU in September 2021 as Provost, the University’s chief academic officer, upholding LSBU’s academic standards and mission. She has direct responsibility for LSBU’s academic units.


Prof. Deborah Johnston

Job title: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Framework)
Contact information (Executive Assistant e-mail): broomej2@lsbu.ac.uk

Professor Deborah Johnston is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Framework) with overall responsibility for the portfolio, standards and success at LSBU Group.


Fiona Morey

Job title: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Compulsory and Further Education)
Contact information (Executive Assistant e-mail): sdavidson@lambethcollege.ac.uk

Fiona Morey joined LSBU in September 2019 and leads on the Group’s compulsory and further education portfolio.


Alex Bush

Job title: Chief People and Legal Officer
Contact information (Executive Assistant e-mail): natalie.richardson@lsbu.ac.uk

Alex Bush is responsible for the delivery of the People and Culture Strategy across the Group.


Simon Cruickshank

Job title: Group Chief Financial Officer
Contact information (Executive Assistant e-mail): wardellc@lsbu.ac.uk

Simon Cruickshank 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.