Our people
The Russell Group provides strategic advice, policy development and communications for 24 leading universities. It is led by Chief Executive Dr Tim Bradshaw
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Dr Tim Bradshaw - Chief Executive
Chief Executive
Tim has a wealth of experience working within higher education, business and government. He leads the Russell Group in providing representation, strategic direction, policy development and advocacy for the UK’s 24 research-intensive universities.
He worked at the Russell Group for four-and-a-half years – as Head of Policy for Research and Innovation, and later Director of Policy – before being appointed as Chief Executive. He joined the organisation in 2012 from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) where he was Head of Group, leading work on the Industrial Strategy, manufacturing, competitiveness, university-business collaboration and science and technology policy.
Previously, Tim was independent secretary to the Science Advisory Council at DEFRA and has worked for the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee as a specialist assistant and for the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. He went to the University of Leicester and the Open University and has a PhD in geology and geochemistry.
You can contact Tim via his PA, Debbie Halpenny: CEO.office@russellgroup.ac.uk
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Adam Clarke
Communications Manager
Adam is responsible for working with the policy team on briefings, provides support in external affairs and works with the media
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Ben Moore
Policy Manager
Ben is responsible for policy relating to immigration and visas
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Chantel Le Carpentier
Policy Analyst
Chantel is responsible for policy areas covering university access, inclusion, admissions and qualifications
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Colin McKinlay
External Relations and Policy Manager
Colin is responsible for political and parliamentary and wider stakeholder engagement
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Debbie Halpenny
Executive PA to CEO
Debbie supports the CEO
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Douglas Dowell
Policy Manager
Douglas works across policy areas relating to research and international issues
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Elena Moya
Business Manager
Elena is responsible for managing day-to-day operational activities with particular responsibility for finances, IT and estates activities
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Emily Ray
Senior Events and Strategic Communications Manager
Currently on maternity leave
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Hamir Patel
Media Relations Manager
Hamir is responsible for press engagement, communicating our policies to news and sector publications
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Dr Hollie Chandler
Interim Director of Policy
Hollie oversees our policy work including research and innovation, international, and higher education.
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Jamie Roberts
Policy Manager
Jamie is responsible for policy areas including regulation and teaching, skills and apprenticeships, and student satisfaction
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Jessica Cole
Director of Policy
Currently on external secondment
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Joanna Burton
Interim Head of Policy (Higher Education)
Joanna overseas policy work relating to access, teaching, and regulation
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Martin Furner
Data Manager
Martin is responsible for collating and analysing data from a wide range of sources to support the policy team
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Lily Bull
Policy Manager
Lily is responsible for policy areas covering post-18 skills, fees and funding.
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Paul Purcell
Director of Operations
Paul oversees all operational activities including governance, financial management, HR, legal and general office systems
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Sam Eversden
Head of Communications
Sam oversees all our communications activity including press, external relations, and digital
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Sarah Stevens
Director of Policy
Currently on maternity leave
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Stephanie Smith
Interim Deputy Director of Policy and Head of Policy (Research and International)
Stephanie directly supports the Director of Policy and oversees work relating to research and innovation, and EU and international issues.