Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Professor Keith McLay is the Deputy Vice Chancellor.

Sarah Setchell is the Chief People Officer. She is a member of University Executive Board and leads the department of People Experience and Culture.

Stephen Dudderidge is the Chief Operating Officer at the University of Derby. Stephen has extensive experience in supporting university governance and in leading a range of large, award-winning, professional services in support of the student and staff experience.

Professor Warren Manning is Provost - Innovation and Research. He drives forward the University's strategic ambitions for research excellence, knowledge exchange and commercial and enterprise activities. His academic background is in Mechanical Engineering, specialising in vehicle dynamics, chassis control systems and automotive mechatronics.

Susan Ambler is the Chief Financial Officer at the University of Derby.

Elly has worked in external relations for over 30 years across higher education, banking, telecoms, and consultancy. 

Professor Kamil Omoteso is Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences, comprising Derby Business School, School of Law and Social Sciences and Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism. He is passionate about student experience, graduate employability and innovation, and keen to build a sustainable research culture and enhance business engagement.

As a Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean for the College of Arts, Humanities & Education Professor Molasiotis provides leadership across the College for education and research excellence, manages staff and sets and overseas strategic goals and developments.

Dr Chris Bussell is the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the College of Science and Engineering. Chris's academic field is in human physiology, with particular focus on responses and adaptation to high performance and health outcomes arising through increased participation in physical activity.

Professor Kathryn Mitchell is the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Derby. Her academic background is in Psychology and she continues to play an active role in research.

June Hughes is the University Secretary and Registrar. Her role spans all aspects of our academic administration and student services across all sites from admissions to graduation.

Denise is Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care at the University. She previously managed pre-qualifying healthcare and our foundation degrees/higher apprenticeships. She is currently studying for a professional doctorate exploring how apprenticeship policy is being implemented in the National Health Service.