Dame DeAnne Julius appointed next Chair of UCL Council

Dame DeAnne Julius has today been named as the next Chair of UCL Council - taking over from the current Chair, Sir Stephen Wall, with effect from 1 October 2014. Dame DeAnne is a distinguished and high-profile international economist and has held a variety of influential executive and non-executive positions in the public and private sectors. As UCL's governing body, the Council oversees the management and administration of UCL and the conduct of its affairs, subject to the advice of the Academic Board on matters of academic policy. Council also approves UCL's mission and strategic vision and its long-term academic and business plans. Welcoming the appointment, Professor Michael Arthur, UCL President & Provost, said: "Dame DeAnne is a highly accomplished Chair and her exemplary non-executive career experience makes her an ideal person for this role, which is of crucial importance for UCL. I very much look forward to working with her. "I'd also like to pay tribute to Stephen, who has served as council Chair since 2008.