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.

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Cheryl de la Rey

Vice-Chancellor

Tumu Whakarae

The Vice-Chancellor has responsibility for the overall leadership of the university, reporting to the University Council.  Professor Cheryl de la Rey leads the senior management team and is the equivalent of the Chief Executive of the university.

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Ian Wright

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research

Tumu Tuarua Rangahau

 

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Catherine Moran

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic

Tumu Tuarua Akoranga

 

Brett Berquist

Brett Berquist

Assistant Vice-Chancellor Engagement

Amokapua

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Keith Longden

Executive Director of Planning, Finance and Digital Services

Kaihautū Matua Kōahu

 

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Adela Kardos

General Counsel and Registrar

Pouroki

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Paul O'Flaherty

Executive Director of People, Culture and Campus Life

Kaihautū Matua Pūmanawa Tangata

 

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Kevin Watson

Executive Dean – Arts

Amo Matua

Paul Ballantine

Paul Ballantine

Executive Dean – Business

Amo Matua

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Peter Gostomski

Acting Executive Dean - Engineering

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Cathy Andrew

Acting Executive Dean - Health

Amo Matua

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Sarah Young

Executive Dean - Science

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Misty Sato

Acting Executive Dean – Education

Karen Scott

Karen Scott

Acting Executive Dean - Law

Conan Fee

Conan Fee

Head of School

 

The Terms of Reference for Senior Management meetings are outlined in the Senior Management Terms of Reference document.