Our people & board

The Russell Group provides strategic advice, policy development and communications for 24 leading universities. It is led by Chief Executive Dr Tim Bradshaw.

Governance

Our board is made up of the leaders of the 24 Russell Group universities. You can view their profiles on the relevant university page.

Dr Tim Bradshaw

Chief Executive

Tim has a wealth of experience working within higher education, business and government. He leads the Russell Group in providing representation, strategic direction, policy development and advocacy for the UK’s 24 research-intensive universities.

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Professor Chris Day

Vice-Chancellor and President, Newcastle University

Chair, Russell Group

Professor Chris Day has been Vice-Chancellor and President of Newcastle University since January 2017, and Chair of the Russell Group since September 2023.

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