Gill Hemus

Interim Chief People and Operating Officer

Leadership
Gill Hemus

Gill Hemus joined USW as Interim Chief People and Operating Officer in May 2026.


 

 

Gill brings a wealth of experience in people leadership and working at board level within both the higher education sector and the NHS.

Gill has nearly 15 years’ experience working in the higher education sector, including as the Executive Director of HR / Chief People Officer at Manchester Metropolitan University, Bangor University, and Royal Holloway, University of London, and in an interim capacity at Lancaster University and Brunel University London.

Our Executive Team

Professor Osama Khan

Professor Osama Khan

Professor Osama Khan is Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of South Wales.

Professor Osama Khan
Dr James Gravelle

Dr James Gravelle

Dr James Gravelle is the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

Dr James Gravelle
A profressional photograph of Martin Steggall smiling at the camera.

Professor Martin Steggall

Professor Martin Steggall took up the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) in 2021.

Professor Martin Steggall
Louise Bright smiling at the camera.

Professor Louise Bright

Professor Louise Bright is Pro Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise, Engagement and Partnerships.

Professor Louise Bright
Amanda Bess.

Amanda Bess

Amanda took up the role of Chief Finance Officer in May 2026.

Amanda Bess
Hannah Coombs

Hannah Coombs

Hannah Coombs is Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic Transformation.

Hannah Coombs