Senior appointments

Professor Jonathan Mestel has accepted appointment as Associate Provost (Academic Promotions) for an initial three-year term from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029.  

Reporting to the Provost and Deputy President, Professor Mestel will play a key leadership role in supporting Imperial’s commitment to excellence in research and education across science, engineering, medicine and business. He will lead Imperial’s annual academic promotions exercise, ensuring that it is rigorous, fair and recognises the quality of the full range of contributions made by our academic staff to Imperial’s mission.  

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Following a competitive international recruitment process, Professor Alan Spivey has accepted the appointment of Vice-Provost (Education and Student Experience) for a five-year term, effective 1 June 2026, having served in the role on an interim basis since 1 October 2025. 

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