University of Exeter
Professor Lisa Roberts is President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter and is responsible for the leadership and management of the University.
Prior to this role, Professor Roberts was Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation at the University of Leeds, where she led on the development of the University’s Research and Innovation Strategy.
Professor Roberts is a Professor of Virology, having studied for her PhD at the BBSRC Institute for Animal Health (now the Pirbright Institute) and the University of Kent. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Product Development Manager for Procter and Gamble in the UK and Belgium.
In addition to her role as a board member of UUK and UUK policy lead for Student Experience, Education and Skills, Professor Roberts is a board member of the Russell Group and chairs the IDP Connect UK Strategic Advisory Board. Regionally, she is a member of the GW4 VC Council, and an inaugural Commissioner for the South West Social Mobility Commission.