DONNA WHITEHEAD

Prior to this, Donna was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of London Metropolitan University. Within this role, Donna was responsible for all academic and student support teams. A core focus of her role was to create an inclusive university that promoted equality and diversity.  

Prior to joining London Met, Donna was the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). Whilst at UWE, Donna led on enterprise and entrepreneurship across the university, embedding enterprise skills into the curriculum for all students, and helping to lead partnerships with businesses, the third sector, as well as international education providers. Donna joined UWE from USW, where she had initially worked as the Head of School of Law, Accounting and Finance and later became the Deputy Dean for the former Faculty of Business and Society. Donna started her academic career at the University of Sunderland, where she had also completed her undergraduate studies. She taught a variety of areas of Law but with a particular passion for Family Law.