Susan Mitchell

Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Vice-Chancellor

The Chief Operating Officer & Deputy Vice-Chancellor portfolio encompasses: Finance, Risk, Procurement, IT, Strategic Investment Programmes, Future Students, Marketing & Communications, Estates & Facilities, Registry Services, School Professional Services, GCU Foundation, Alumni and Events.

Prior to joining the University as its first Chief Operating Officer, Susan held a similar position elsewhere within the Higher Education sector. Susan has previously held senior roles at Police Scotland as well as various other positions in retail leadership, including at Marks & Spencer and Boots.

With a degree in Education from the University of Exeter and a Master of Science from the University of Warwick, Susan is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and Chair of the Finance Committee at a Scottish Further Education College.