Imperial College London’s mission is to achieve enduring excellence in research and education in science, engineering, medicine and business for the benefit of society.
The implementation of the strategy, which is overseen and approved by the Council, is entrusted to Professor Hugh Brady, the President of Imperial. As the University's chief executive, Professor Brady serves as the principal academic and administrative officer. He leads the University Management Board (UMB) and holds overall responsibility to the Council.
The President delegates the running of the University’s day-to-day academic affairs to the Provost, Professor Ian Walmsley, with input from the UMB and Senate. The Chief Operating Officer, Robert Kerse, has delegated authority and responsibility from the President for the oversight and management of Imperial’s finances.
Governance structure
The Council is the governing body of Imperial, with its structures and roles defined by the University’s Statutes. It is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, finance, governance and compliance, and for the efficient management and good conduct of all aspects of the affairs of the University. Council appoints the President and the Provost of the University to carry out the academic, corporate, financial, estate and human resource management of Imperial.
The wider senior executive team forms the UMB, which supports the President and the Provost in carrying out these responsibilities.
Council delegates responsibility for the assurance of academic quality to the Senate, which is chaired by the Provost and reports to the Council.
For further details about the Governance of Imperial.
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