Dr Sinéad Critchley is University Secretary & Director of Assurance and leads the Office of the Chairman and College Secretariat.

Sinéad is responsible for the effective running of governance across King’s and serves Council and its Committees. She acts as a trusted advisor to the Chairman and the Vice-Chancellor & President on governance and assurance matters and provides an essential link between the non-executive and executive functions of the University.

Sinéad has extensive experience as a member of and independent advisor to executive and non-executive boards. She has also worked extensively within university communities and with external stakeholders, including government bodies, quality assurance, regulatory and funding agencies and international partners.