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University governance is the constitutional forms and processes through which we govern our affairs. The Board of Governors is the most senior committee in the University's governance structure.

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    Board of Governors

    About us 

    Established in accordance with the University's Articles and Instrument of Government, the University's Board of Governers meets six times a year. Its responsibilities are outlined in The Statement of Primary Responsibilities.   

    Articles and Instrument of Government (360.68 KB)
    Statement of Primary Responsibilities (118.81 KB)

    The Board operates in accordance with the Committee of University Chairs (CUC) Higher Education Code of Governance 2020 and Higher Education Senior Staff Remuneration Code, both of which have been formally adopted. The Board also operates in accordance with the seven principles identified by the Committee on Standards in Public Life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership), and with due regard for both the UK Corporate Governance Code 2018 insofar as it is applicable to the HE sector, and for the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

    Subcommittees

    The work of the Board of Governors is supported by four sub-committees: 

    Audit Committee - Terms of Reference (131.54 KB)
    Nominations Committee - Terms of Reference (96.08 KB)
    Remuneration Committee - Terms of Reference (168.68 KB)
    Ventures Committee - Terms of Reference (172.95 KB)

    Membership

    The constitution of the Board of Governors is determined by the Instrument of Government.   

    The majority of members are drawn from outside of the University and are referred to as independent members. The Board has a total of 13 members as follows: 

    • Nine independent members
    • One academic staff governor 
    • One student governor – the serving President of the Students’ Union 
    • One co-opted professional services staff governor 
    • The Vice-Chancellor 

    The profile of membership reflects the experience and expertise required for the University to meet its statutory obligations and to achieve its strategic aims and objectives. The membership is subject to regular review against a matrix of expertise and experience. 

    Our Governors

    • Chris Pomfret OBE, Chair of the Board of Governors
    • Charles Wace, Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors
    • Professor Anne Carlisle OBE, Vice-Chancellor
    • Mark Carne CBE, Independent Governor
    • Alison Cressey, Independent Governor
    • Lizzy Marshall, Student Governor
    • Mandy Jandrell, Academic Staff Governor
    • Tim Jones, Independent Governor
    • Duncan Leslie, Independent Governor
    • Bertrand Louveaux, Independent Governor
    • John Mathers, Independent Governor
    • Vicky Gosling, Co-opted Professional Services Staff Governor
    • Helen Owers, Independent Governor
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    Chris Pomfret OBE

    Chair of the Board of Governors

    Chris was chair of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership since its inception...

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    Charles Wace

    Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors

    Charles is the founder of the Twofour Group - a global media company that has built its award...

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    Professor Anne Carlisle OBE

    Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive

    Professor Carlisle joined Falmouth University as Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive in 2009. Since...

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    Mark Carne CBE

    Independent Governor

    Mark Carne CBE was chief executive of Network Rail from 2014 to August 2018. During this time the...

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    Alison Cressey

    Independent Governor

    Alison Cressey is a leading advisor to global media and entertainment companies, investment banks...

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    Lizzy Marshall

    Student Governor

    Lizzy is the elected Students' Union President for Falmouth University and Student Governor for...

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    Mandy Jandrell

    Staff Governor

    Mandy Lee Jandrell is an internationally exhibiting artist working with installation, photography...

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    Tim Jones

    Independent Governor

    Tim Jones is chairman of the South West Business Council (formally the Devon & Cornwall Business...

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    Duncan Leslie

    Independent Governor

    Duncan is a PKF Francis Clark corporate audit partner living in Cornwall focused mainly on larger...

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    Bertrand Louveaux

    Independent Governor

    Bertrand was born in 1967 in Brussels, moving to the UK in the mid 1970s.

    He studied at the London...

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    John Mathers

    Independent Governor

    John has been working for almost forty years in the brand and design industry, leading a number of...

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    Vicky Gosling

    Staff Governor

    Vicky joined Falmouth University in July 2016 from Bournemouth University, where she was...

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    Helen Owers

    Independent Governor


    Helen has extensive senior executive experience in the media and creative industries. She was...

    Join our Board

    We are currently recruiting to fill forthcoming vacancies for Independent Members of our Board of Governors. For details of the vacancies and how to apply, please download our information pack.

    Board of Governors Information Pack (7.24 MB)

    Contact us

    Please contact us if you require any further information:

    Dr Robin Kirby

    Strategic Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor and Secretary to the Board of Governors. 

     

    E: robin.kirby@falmouth.ac.uk

    T: +44 (0)1326 213826

    Robyn Wyatt

    Committee Business Manager, Vice-Chancellor's Office.

     

    E: robyn.wyatt@falmouth.ac.uk

    T: +44 (0)1326 259265

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