Extract register of interests (public disclosure)

The Extract of the Register of Interests outlines the current declarations of members of Council and Leadership Team.

Extract Register of Interests

Angela Adimora

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member
External organisations with current roles
  • GXO Logistics, Group Non-Executive
  • Manchester University Foundation Trust, Non-Executive Director
  • People Committee Member, Information Commissioners Office (March 2024, for 3 years)
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Professor Dame Sue Bailey

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member
External organisations with current roles Not applicable
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations
  • Chair, Centre for Mental Health (ongoing)
  • Independent Chair, HEE New Roles in Mental Health (Sep 2019, ceased)
  • Chair, Autistic UK Research (ceased)
  • Member, Bevan Commission Wales (ongoing)
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles
  • Non-Executive Director, Manchester University Foundation Trust (ended Oct 2022)
  • Non-Executive Director, Department for Health and Social Care (ended Oct 2020)
  • Independent NED, KOOTH PLC (ongoing)
  • Non-Executive Director, GM ICB (from Oct 2022)
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Visiting Professor, UCLAN (ended 2022)
Other interests Redacted

Professor Peter Nicholas Beech

Profile Details
University of Salford position Vice-Chancellor, ex officio member of Council
External organisations with current roles Not applicable
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations
  • Treasurer, Universities UK
  • Treasurer, Academy of Social Sciences (until May 2024)
  • President-elect, International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management
  • Board member, QAA
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years)
  • Treasurer, Universities Alliance (ended 2023)
  • Board member, London Higher (ended 2023)
Other interests Not applicable 

John Bland

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member, Audit and Risk Committee
External organisations with current roles Not applicable
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests [Redacted] shares in Abrdn (formerly Aberdeen Standard) - immaterial value, declared for transparency

Rt. Hon. Lord Keith Bradley

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member and Chair, Council
External organisations with current roles
  • Independent Chair, Manchester, Salford and Trafford Lift Company
  • Independent Chair, Bury, Tameside and Glossop Lift Company
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles
  • Ambassador, Centre for Mental Health
  • Chair, NHS Non-custodial Partnership Advisory Group
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests
  • Hon. Special Advisor, University of Manchester
  • Member, House of Lords
  • Honorary Fellow, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Dr. Anthony Coombs

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member
External organisations with current roles
  • Director, Oxford Vacmedix UK
  • Non-Exec Director, East Cheshire NHS Trust (ended 30.11.19)
  • Director, Jabujicaba Ltd (company dissolved 17.12.19)
  • Director, Voices for Nature Ltd (company dissolved 17.12.19)
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Trustee, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Redacted

Sara Das

Profile Details
University of Salford position Associate HR Business Partner, internal member, Council
External organisations with current roles Not applicable 
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Stephen Gleave

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member, Council
External organisations with current roles Not applicable 
External consultancy work Career in masterplanning and development advisory work
Elected officer positions in other organisations
  • Advisor to Strategy Board of Cheshire and Warrington (LEP) - under review
  • Visiting Professor, Liverpool University
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Philip David Green

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member, Council
External organisations with current roles
  • Owner and Director, Lean Kitchen Network
  • Owner and Director, Future Food Brands
  • Director, Proscenium Entertainment Group
  • Employee and Director, PortSwigger
  • Owner and Director, Ovation Rights Limited
  • Director, Ovation Management Limited
  • Partner, The Players Fund
  • Other investments (own less than 5% of share capital)
External consultancy work
  • Advisor, Inpractise
  • Investor, Factory42
  • Investor, Ordo Payments
  • Investor, Heroes
  • Speaker, Columbia MBA (unpaid)
Elected officer positions in other organisations
  • Advisor and Investor, VividQ
  • Advisor and Investor, AND Digital
  • Advisor, Recomme
  • Advisor, Onvi
  • Advisor and Investor, Kouo
  • Advisor, Communithings
  • Advisor, Codi-Koat
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Merlyn Lowther

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member
External organisations with current roles Not applicable 
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Hon. Treasurer, Manchester High School for Girls
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles
  • Manchester High School for Girls
  • Retired, Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (Sept 2022)
  • The Motability Foundation (until Sept 2023)
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Professor Peter McDermott

Profile Details
University of Salford position
  • Senate representative, member of Council
  • Professor in SSEE
External organisations with current roles Not applicable 
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests
  • Independent academic member of the Board of North West Construction Hub (Manchester City Council governance)
  • Independent academic member of the national Board of Constructing Excellence

Alvina Imran

Profile Details
University of Salford position To be confirmed
External organisations with current roles To be confirmed
External consultancy work To be confirmed
Elected officer positions in other organisations To be confirmed
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles To be confirmed
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) To be confirmed
Other interests To be confirmed

Micheal Omoniy

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member
External organisations with current roles The Common Sense Network 
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles
  • Our God Given Mission
  • The Young Foundation
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Cllr Teresa Pepper

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member, Council
External organisations with current roles Not applicable 
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests
  • Director of Salford Credit Union
  • Director of Salford CUS
  • Director of Empower Youth Zones
  • Elected member of Salford City Council
  • Member of the Mayoral Team

Adnan Sabir

Profile Details
University of Salford position Student Officer, SEE
External organisations with current roles Not applicable 
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Suzanne Robinson

Profile Details
University of Salford position Co-opted member, Audit and Risk Committee
External organisations with current roles Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Alan Roff

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member
External organisations with current roles Not applicable
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Honorary doctorate from UCLAN

Claire Sproston

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member, Council
External organisations with current roles  Boots Hearingcare, Sonova Group
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Helen Taylor

Profile Details
University of Salford position
  • Independent member, Council
  • Chair of Remuneration Committee
External organisations with current roles HR Director, Weightmans LLP
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Nigel Wilcock

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member, Audit and Risk Committee
External organisations with current roles
  • Sole shareholder, director, and employee, Mickledore Ltd (Co. No. 06651481)
  • Executive Director, Institute of Economic Development (Co. No. 01748926)
  • Sole shareholder and director, River Till Management Ltd (Co. No. 10780778)
  • Non-Executive Board Member, Sanctuary Scotland (unpaid position)
External consultancy work
  • Consultant for 20+ years (EY and Mickledore)
  • Extensive consulting experience (excluding University of Salford)
  • Relevant HEI contracts in the last 2 years:
  • University of Chester: Accelerate ESF Programme assessment
  • University of Northumbria: Economic model for Strength in Places bid
  • Manchester Metropolitan University: Economic model for Strength in Places bid
  • B&NES Council: Business case for education and workspace development (University of Bath and Bath Spa University)
  • Liverpool City Region Combined Authority: Business case assessments (University of Liverpool)
  • North of Tyne Combined Authority: Business case assessments (Newcastle University)
  • University of Greenwich: Economic impact assessment
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Professor Katherine Yates

Profile Details
University of Salford position Director of the Doctoral School; internal member, Council
External organisations with current roles Not applicable 
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable 
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Dr Elsa Zekeng

Profile Details
University of Salford position Independent member, Council / Audit and Risk Committee
External organisations with current roles
  • Directorship, SökerData Ltd (Companies House Number 14184252)
  • Directorship, EGayle Consulting (Companies House Number 13184318)
External consultancy work
  • Emergency consultant, World Health Organisation
  • Life Strategy Consulting, Guidehouse
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable 
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles
  • Smart Works Charity Greater Manchester: Trustee
  • Science and Industry Museum: Advisory Board
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Professor Simone Buitendijk

Profile Details
University of Salford position Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost
External organisations with current roles Not applicable 
External consultancy work
  • International Advisory Board, Helsinki University (2015-2021)
  • University Advisory Board, Coursera (2015-2022)
  • Advisory Council, Leiden University College: Chair (2018-2021)
  • Worldwide Universities Network: Member of the Steering Committee (2022-2023)
  • Universities UK (2022-2023)
Elected officer positions in other organisations
  • NOW (Dutch National Research Council): Member of the Board (2019-present)
  • UGOV21: Member of the Board (2022-present)
  • International Higher Education Committee (2023-present)
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Leeds International Piano Competition: Member of the Board of Trustees (2020-present)
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Julie Charge

Profile Details
University of Salford position Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer
External organisations with current roles
  • Mid Yorks NHS Trust
  • Hasilwood Management Services Ltd
  • U.M. Association Ltd
  • UMSR
External consultancy work Not applicable 
Elected officer positions in other organisations Treasurer, Friends of Saxton School (charity)
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Trustee of Star Mat Academy
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable 
Other interests Not applicable 

Professor Penny Cook

Profile Details
University of Salford position
  • Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor
  • Research and Enterprise
External organisations with current roles
  • Board Member, University of Salford (USE) Ltd
  • Board Member, SPD Ltd
External consultancy work Not applicable
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable
Other interests Not applicable 

Emma French

Profile Details
University of Salford position
  • Chief Academic Service Officer
  • University Secretary
External organisations with current roles Not applicable
External consultancy work Not applicable
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable
Other interests Not applicable 

Professor Samuel Grogan

Profile Details
University of Salford position Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education and Student Experience
External organisations with current roles Not applicable
External consultancy work Not applicable
Elected officer positions in other organisations
  • Visiting Fellow, BPP University
  • Member of Academic Council, BPP University (September 2020 - Present)
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles
  • Board of Directors, Advance HE
  • Governor, Buxton Infants School
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable
Other interests Not applicable 

Elizabeth (Liz) Larner

Profile Details
University of Salford position Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, Salford Business School
External organisations with current roles Not applicable
External consultancy work
  • Undertook consultancy work before joining University of Salford
  • External examiner for Roehampton University and Staffordshire University 
    (partnerships and programmes)
Elected officer positions in other organisations Director, SPD (Salford Professional Development)
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable
Other interests Not applicable 

Jackie Njoroge

Profile Details
University of Salford position Chief Strategy and Data Officer
External organisations with current roles
  • Non-Executive, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
    • Interim Chair (21 March 2023 - 12 July 2023)
    • Deputy Chair (from 12 July 2023)
  • Vice-Chair of Board
  • Chair of Finance and Investment Committee
External consultancy work
  • Undertaking work for PwC on behalf of the University 
    (2023, paid to UoS)
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable
Other interests Deputy Chair, Higher Education Strategic Planning Association (redacted)

Pradeep Passi

Profile Details
University of Salford position Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
External organisations with current roles Director, Pro-Focus Potential Ltd
External consultancy work Not applicable
Elected officer positions in other organisations
  • Co-Chair, Race Equality Charter Governance Committee, Advance HE
  • Member, EDI Committee, Advance HE
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable
Other interests
  • Hold 3 residential investment properties within Pro-Focus Potential Ltd
  • Jointly hold 6 residential investment properties outside the company structure 
    (None are student lets)

Joanne (Jo) Purves

Profile Details
University of Salford position Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic Development
External organisations with current roles Not applicable
External consultancy work Not applicable
Elected officer positions in other organisations
  • Board Member, Manchester India Partnership
  • Board Member, Civic University Partnership
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable
Other interests Not applicable

Denise Rennie

Profile Details
University of Salford position Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, 
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
External organisations with current roles Not applicable
External consultancy work Not applicable
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable
Other interests Not applicable

Professor Margaret Rowe

Profile Details
University of Salford position Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, 
School of Health and Society
External organisations with current roles Non-Executive Director, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
External consultancy work Not applicable
Elected officer positions in other organisations Non-paid representative on various health-related boards across the NW
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Non-Executive Director, 
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Other interests Not applicable

Professor Allan Walker

Profile Details
University of Salford position
  • PVC Dean, School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology
  • Professor of Visual Media Arts
External organisations with current roles Visiting Professor, China Academy of Arts, Shanghai, PRC
External consultancy work Not applicable
Elected officer positions in other organisations Panel Chair, Oman Academic Accreditation Authority and Quality Assurance of Education (OAAAQA), 
Muscat, Oman
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Protected Student Safety and Wellbeing Community Interest Company
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable
Other interests Not applicable

Mark Wantling

Profile Details
University of Salford position Chief Information Officer
External organisations with current roles Not applicable
External consultancy work Not applicable
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable
Other interests Not applicable

Jonathan Winter

Profile Details
University of Salford position Chief People Officer
External organisations with current roles Not applicable
External consultancy work Not applicable
Elected officer positions in other organisations Not applicable
Charities/Public organisations with trustee roles Not applicable
Material relations with other organisations (last 3 years) Not applicable
Other interests 121 Coaching: Coaching for individuals in other organizations, with payments to the University of Salford.