New Executive Appointment for University of Cumbria
University of Cumbria has appointed a Chief Transformation Officer into the executive team.
The University of Cumbria is delighted to welcome Tracey Slaven in a new executive position of Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) from Monday 11 November.
As CTO, Tracey will focus on driving transformational change to deliver the university’s short to longer term strategic objectives.
In approaching the Chief Transformation Officer role, Tracey can draw on over 20 years of experience in leading transformational change processes and addressing governance and operational challenges across higher education, charity, public and private sector organisations.
Within higher education this includes both strategic and operational business planning, work on the size and shape of the student population, widening participation, and digital strategy. Tracey has overseen change projects and managed post-merger challenges in private, public and the third sector including the Scottish Government, Student Awards Agency for Scotland and the Countryside Agency.
Tracey joins from the University of Aberdeen where she has recently delivered a significant transformational governance project and implemented a project management methodology during her time as University Secretary and Chief Operating Officer – as well as overseeing all professional services directorates and leading work on risk management and resilience.
Tracey (pictured) said:
“I’m hugely excited to join the university, in delivering its ambitions for, from and with the communities of Cumbria. Returning to the north of England and a very beautiful region is an added delight. The opportunities ahead are inspirational and I look forward to working across teams and campuses to help us achieve them.”
University of Cumbria Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell DL said:
“I am delighted to welcome Tracey to our senior leadership team. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise from a number of sectors, including higher education, the third sector and commerce, undertaking many senior and leadership roles.”
“As Chief Transformation Officer, Tracey will ensure our university is equipped for continued growth, investment and success through our business operations, uses of technology and people talent.
“With our continued growth in student numbers and the major capital and strategic projects we have underway, such as the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, it’s certainly an exciting time to join us. I look forward to working with Tracey to deliver our ambitions in, for and from Cumbria.”
ENDS