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
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.

Paul O'Flaherty
Executive Director of People, Culture and Campus Life
Kaihautū Matua Pūmanawa Tangata

Misty Sato
Acting Executive Dean – Education

Karen Scott
Acting Executive Dean - Law

Conan Fee
Head of School
The Terms of Reference for Senior Management meetings are outlined in the Senior Management Terms of Reference document.