Leadership team
Members of the NOC Executive Board between them have management responsibility for all of the Centre’s budget and their responsibilities span the full mission of the Centre. The Board also comprises the key lead professionals who provide the Board with advice concerning finance, human resources and communications.
NOC Executive Board
Executive Director: Professor Ed Hill
OBE, BSc (Sheffield), MSC, PhD (Wales) HonDSc (Sheffield)
Ed took office as Executive Director of the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in April 2010 and has overall responsibility for the management and leadership of the Centre. In that capacity he is a member of the Executive Board of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). He is also a Professor of Oceanography at the University of Southampton.
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Director of Science & Technology: Professor Andrew Willmott
BSc (Bristol), MSc and PhD (UEA)
Professor Andrew Willmott is the National Oceanography Centre’s Director of Science and Technology. He took up his position on 1 July 2010 and is based in Liverpool.
Andrew is responsible for strengthening the world-leading research capabilities of the NOC and its international and UK collaborations; integrating scientific research and technology development and building the scientific collaborative links with the Centre’s partners
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Deputy Director Science & Technology: Professor Ian Wright
Professor Ian Wright is the National Oceanography Centre’s Deputy Director of Science and Technology. The focus of Ian’s role is to recruit, develop and lead a world-class, balanced team of scientists and technologists
Ian joined the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton in 2008 as a co-chair in the centre’s Geology and Geophysics Research Group.
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Head of the International and Strategic Partnerships Office (ISPO): Mrs Jacky Wood
BSc, MInstP, CPhys
Mrs Jacky Wood is Head of the International and Strategic Partnerships Office (ISPO). ISPO helps to fulfill NOC’s leadership, strategic coordination and knowldege exchange remits nationally and internationally.Visit Jacky's profile page →
Head of National Marine Facilities Sea Systems: Geraint West
BSc AFRIN, CMarSci FIMarEST
Geraint West is Head of National Marine Facilities - Sea Systems, which is responsible for the provision marine national capability including research ships and deep platforms.
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Director British Oceanographic Data Centre: Professor Juan Brown
BSc, PhD
Juan is the Director of the British Oceanographic Data Centre, a national facility for looking after and distributing data concerning the marine environment. A Physical Oceanographer by training, Juan has 25 years research experience in estuarine, coastal and deep ocean environments.
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Director of Planning & Resources: Peter Winter
BSc MBS CEng FIMechE MIoD
Peter is the member of the NOC Executive Board responsible for the full range of administrative functions - delivered across two sites in Southampton and Liverpool - that underpin the delivery of the centre’s world-leading research and technology. These encompass: Finance and business planning; Human Resources; Health and Safety; Information Technology; Research, Contracts and Applications; Facilities Management; Library and archive services; Communications and Public Engagement together with governance, executive and science administrative support. He also supports the NOC-led partnership that delivers the UK’s national capability in marine science.
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Head of Finance: Julie Pringle Stewart
FCCA
Julie Pringle Stewart is the National Oceanography Centre’s Head of FinanceJulie joined the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton in 2006 from the Natural Environment Research Council’s Corporate Finance Team working on Dual Support Reform with BIS (then DST) and introducing best practice management accounting for sustainability and cost control.
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Head of Human Resources: Jessica Ritson
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