New senior leadership appointments

New senior leadership appointments Appointments have been announced for two senior leadership roles supporting the University's strategic ambitions. Following an open international recruitment process, Professor Neil Morris has been formally appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Digital Transformation, having held the role in an interim capacity since last October. Professor Jeff Grabill will be joining Leeds from Michigan State University, USA, as Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education, on 1 August. Currently Associate Provost for Teaching, Learning and Technology at MSU, as well as Director of the Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology, Professor Grabill will take the reins from Professor Peter Jimack, who has served as the Interim DVC since last November. Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk said: “Neil has already made a huge difference since being in post, and I am thrilled that after a successful recruitment round, he has been formally appointed as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Digital Transformation. “His experience, insights and vision will help our University to transform itself digitally and to become a global leader in the strategic use of digital technology for education and research – and ultimately to help solve global challenges through high-quality education, research and societal impact at scale. “I am also delighted that Professor Grabill will be joining us from Michigan State University, where he has built up a strong track record of academic leadership in student education.