Meet our senior team

Find out more about our senior team, their mission and vision.

Professor Li Wei
Professor Li Wei

Director and Dean

The Director and Dean leads the faculty, steering it towards its academic ambitions and upholding its core values. In this, he is supported by the IOE’s senior leadership team as set out below.

Executive Officer: Samantha Arnold, s.arnold@ucl.ac.uk

Simon Buller, IOE Director of Operations

Simon Buller

Director of Operations

The Director of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the faculty, ensuring they are managed effectively and aligned with UCL's academic mission. 

Executive Assistant: Celia Hatton, celia.hatton@ucl.ac.uk

Professor Lynn Ang
Professor Lynn Ang

Pro-Director and Vice-Dean (Research)

The Pro-Director and Vice-Dean (Research) is responsible for leading the faculty's overall research strategy and all research-related areas of activity, including postgraduate research students.

Executive Assistant: Asti Bradshaw, asti.bradshaw@ucl.ac.uk

Professor Nicola Walshe
Professor Nicola Walshe

Pro-Director and Vice-Dean (Education)

The Pro-Director and Vice-Dean (Education) is responsible for strategic oversight of the faculty's portfolio of taught programmes, including developing and leading related initiatives and policies. 

Executive Assistant: Asti Bradshaw, asti.bradshaw@ucl.ac.uk

Professor John O'Regan
Professor John O'Regan

Vice-Dean (International)

The Vice-Dean International is responsible for fostering and managing the faculty's international engagement, in support of the faculty’s international networks, reach and impact.

Professor Norbert Pachler
Professor Norbert Pachler

Vice-Dean (Enterprise)

The Vice-Dean (Enterprise) is responsible for leading the faculty’s enterprise strategy, working closely with the wider senior team to enhance the faculty’s engagement with external partners for both commercial and societal impact. 

Dr Victoria Showunmi
Dr Victoria Showunmi

Vice-Dean (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion)

The Vice-Dean (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – EDI) leads and supports the promotion of EDI policy and practice within the faculty, including in relation to staff recruitment, promotions, and professional development, as well as fostering a sense of belonging for all students and staff.

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