Swansea University appoint Registrar and Chief Operating Officer

Swansea University has announced the appointment of Niamh Lamond as Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, following a competitive external recruitment process.

Niamh has been covering the role in an interim capacity since July 2021 and will now continue in post on a permanent basis.

Niamh has extensive experience within the Higher Education sector, having most recently worked as Chief Operating Officer at Ulster University before joining Swansea. Prior to that, she was the founding Chief Executive Officer and a Board Director of Falmouth Exeter Plus, a joint venture between Falmouth University and the University of Exeter delivering a wide range of professional services to both universities. 

Niamh is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and has also been a member of HEFCE’s strategic advisory committee for leadership, governance and management. Until December 2020, she represented Northern Ireland on the national executive of the Association of Heads of University Administration. 

The previous Registrar, Andrew Rhodes left the position in June 2021. He oversaw the investigation that led to former vice-chancellor Richard B Davies and the ex-dean Marc Clement being suspended, and later dismissed after alleged conflicts of interest involving a commercial venture linked to the Llanelli Wellness Centre project, funded by Swansea Bay City Deal.

Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University, Professor Paul Boyle said: “I am delighted that Niamh will be joining Swansea University on a permanent basis. Having worked with Niamh over the past few months, I know that she is absolutely committed to our vision and to promoting a University culture that is rooted in the needs of our staff, students and community. I congratulate Niamh upon her appointment and look forward to continuing to work with her as we drive forward with our University’s ambitious plans.” 

Niamh said: “I am delighted  to be appointed as Registrar and Chief Operating Officer of Swansea University and I look forward to serving the university to the best of my abilities  and to leading professional services with a firm focus on delivering the best possible support for our staff, students and community.”

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