Deputy Registrar and Executive Divisional Director of Education and Academic Services

Linda is Deputy Registrar and Executive Divisional Director of Education and Academic Services and in her role is responsible for the overall leadership of Education and Academic Services at the university – bringing together all the key administration and education support that underpins our students’ experience. 

Linda joined the University of Exeter in 2005, returning to her home county of Devon. An accountant with nearly 30 years’ experience of working in the health, housing and education sectors, she joined Exeter from King's College London where most recently she held the position of Deputy Head of Internal Audit with a focus on leading continuous improvement across the institution. Linda is experienced in management, leadership, finance, audit and governance and since joining the University has supported the continuous development and growth of science at Exeter and is passionate about delivering an excellent student experience in partnership with the Guild and Student Union. 

Linda is a lay member of the Royal Academy of Music's Audit committee, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting and a member of the Leadership Foundation.