Introduction
As Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Mbeki sets the strategic direction for King's College, upholding academic excellence, responsible stewardship, and an inclusive environment for students and staff across every school and institute.
Her leadership emphasises long-term financial sustainability, regulatory confidence, and a student experience that combines intellectual rigour with employability and wellbeing. She represents King's College to funders, sector bodies, and international partners, ensuring that growth plans remain aligned with academic values.
Day-to-day priorities include major appointments, risk oversight, and the culture of debate and respect that allows scholars and professional colleagues to do their best work. This public profile offers a stable link and email for appropriately routed correspondence.
Details
Her office works with the Provost, University Secretary, and governing bodies on major partnerships, quality assurance, and long-term campus development. Ceremonial, press, and high-level external enquiries are usually coordinated through Communications after an initial approach by email.
Appointments
- Vice-Chancellor & President
- Director, Institute for Global Economic Policy (honorary oversight)