Chief People Officer: Vikki Matthews

About the role

The Chief People Officer’s role is focussed on delivering long-term sustainable transformation for the University and leading a strategic people and organisational agenda to enable this.

Background

Vikki has a diverse background having worked in the public and private sector, nationally and internationally. Before joining the University, Vikki was the Director of People and Culture for NHS England, and before that the Interim Executive Director of People and Culture for Southwest Ambulance Trust. She was also the Chief Talent Officer for the University of Plymouth and held a number of senior roles whilst working for Nike based in The Netherlands and the US. Vikki is also an experienced Non-Executive and Chair, Guest Lecturer and an Executive Coach.

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