Professor Jackie Dunne joined the Executive Board in 2024. Jackie is the Vice Chancellor of Birmingham Newman University and was appointed in 2020.

Jackie has a strong record of academic leadership, a passion for lifelong learning, and a commitment to opening up education to all people from all backgrounds, faiths and cultures that she champions in her leadership role at Birmingham Newman University.

Previously Professor Dunne was Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Wolverhampton, where she held responsibility for a number of strategic areas including: widening participation and outreach; regional engagement and lifelong learning; digital strategy; equality and diversity; and degree apprenticeships.