Richard Strange

Richard Strange has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, working their way up from IT Operations Director to Transformation Director - Technology and Digital at Aster Group UK. Richard is currently the Chief Information Officer at the University of the West of England.

Strange began their career at Sunseeker International, where they worked their way up to Director of IT. Richard then spent two years as the IT Operations Director at Aster Group UK before being promoted to Transformation Director - Technology and Digital. In this role, they were responsible for leading the company's digital transformation strategy and delivering 12,000 new homes over the next 7 years.

Strange is a highly experienced and respected IT professional who has played a key role in the success of both Sunseeker International and Aster Group UK. Richard is currently using their expertise to help the University of the West of England become a world-leading institution.

Richard Strange works with Gerry Rice - Dean for Students, Katie Jenkins - Director of Marketing & Future Students, and Paul Olomolaiye - Pro Vice-Chancellor, Equalities & Civic Engagement. Their manager is Steven West, Vice-Chancellor, President & CEO.