Senior Leadership Team
Te Ohu Whakahaere
The University of Canterbury | Te Wānanga o Waitaha (UC) is led by the Senior Leadership Team, which organises and coordinates activities to achieve the goals outlined in UC’s Strategic Vision 2020 to 2030.
Cheryl de la Rey
Vice-Chancellor
Tumu Whakarae
Professor Cheryl de la Rey leads the Senior Leadership Team and has responsibility for the overall leadership of the University, reporting to the University Council.
Ian Wright
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research
Tumu Tuarua Rangahau
Professor Ian Wright, Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Research, has a dedicated focus on research strategy for the University.
Dr Darryn Russell
Assistant Vice-Chancellor - Māori, Pacific & Equity
Amokapua Pākākano |
Dr Darryn Russell assists the University in creating a learning environment which recognises and promotes Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique bicultural society.
Jonathan Le Cocq
Professor of Music
Professor Jonathan Le Cocq is responsible for strategic, academic and operational leadership of the College of Arts | Te Rāngai Toi Tangata.
Letitia Fickel
PVC – College of Education, Health and Human Development
Amorangi
Professor Letitia Fickel is responsible for strategic, academic and operational leadership of the College of Education, Health and Human Development I Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora.
Jan Evans-Freeman
PVC – College of Engineering
Amorangi Pūkaha
Professor Jan Evans-Freeman is responsible for strategic, academic and operational leadership of the College of Engineering | Te Rāngai Pūkaha.
Wendy Lawson
PVC – College of Science
Professor Wendy Lawson is responsible for strategic, academic and operational leadership of the College of Science | Te Rāngai Pūtaiao.
Keith Longden
Executive Director of Planning, Finance and ITS
Kaihautū Matua Kōahu
Keith Longden, Executive Director – Planning, Finance and ITS, has oversight of Financial Services, Strategy and Planning and Information Technology Services.
Paul O'Flaherty
Executive Director of People, Culture and Campus & Acting Executive Director of Student Life, Services and Communications
Kaihautū Matua Pūmanawa Tangata
Paul O’Flaherty, Executive Director – People, Culture and Campus, leads Facilities Services and People and Culture team.
The Terms of Reference for Senior Management meetings are outlined in the Senior Management Terms of Reference document.