Bernie Topham

Bernie is currently the Chief Operating Officer at the University of Portsmouth. In this new role she is responsible for overseeing a range of services, including Estates, Campus Services, IS, Marketing, Library and Sports and Recreation whilst also being a member of the University’s Executive Board. Bernie is also involved in developing the University’s relationships with key partners, particularly in relation to enterprise and City based Partnerships.

Bernie brings to the College Board a wide understanding and experience of local government having spent the majority of her career in, either corporate management or economic development and regeneration at Director level roles in Portsmouth City Council and the Borough of Poole.