Jennifer Sewel

Jennifer Sewel is the current University Secretary at the University of Leeds. Jennifer has previously held the position of University Secretary at Durham University from July 2015 to December 2021. Prior to that, they were the Director of Policy, Planning & Governance at the University of Aberdeen from August 2004 to July 2015. Jennifer has also worked as a manager in the European Affairs office at the University of Aberdeen from January 1997 to December 2000. In addition, they have also worked as a Policy Analyst at the Court Office of the University of Aberdeen from January 2000 to December 2003. Jennifer started their career as a Pension and Investment Consultant at Collins Halden (Scotland) Ltd from January 1985 to December 1988.

Jennifer Sewel has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of London, a Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Aberdeen, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Aberdeen, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from The Open University.

Some of their coworkers include Selina Stead - Executive Dean of the Faculty of Environment, Hai-Sui Yu - Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International, and Rachel Brealey - Chief Operating Officer. Jennifer Sewel reports to Jane Francis, Chancellor.