About
Our Leadership
The University's governing body is the Board of Governors which is appointed to exercise the functions of management and control. At an operational level, the responsibility and authority for the leadership, administration and management of the University are delegated to the Principal.
The Board of Governors is responsible for the overall strategic direction and governance of the University.
The Executive form the university’s senior leadership team. They support the Principal in the development and delivery of the university’s strategic plans, objectives and priorities.
The Chancellor is appointed as the titular head of the University and confers degrees, diplomas and other awards. The current chancellor, Sir Ian Wood, is the second Chancellor of the University and replaced Sir Bob Reid on 7 December 2004.
The Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Robert Gordon University is the Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the Board of Governors and accountable to it for the management and organisation of the University.