Pro-Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University

The Pro-Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University is an academic officer at the university, acting on behalf of the Chancellor in their absence, or when the office is vacant. As Pro-Chancellor, the holder is also appointed as "Chairman of the Board of Governors" which includes chairing governor meetings and representing the board. The office in its own right is also representative of the university at certain events and engagements. All activities concerning the everyday functioning of the university are conducted by the Vice-Chancellor

Pro-Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University
Incumbent
Sir Malcolm Thornton, FRSA
since 2007
StylePro-Chancellor
AppointerBoard of Governors
Inaugural holderJohn Moores, Jr.
Formation1992

The first Pro-Chancellor was John Moores, Jr., CBE, eldest son of Sir John Moores, CBE whom the university is named after. He was appointed in 1992 following the creation of the new generation university. Professor Maureen Williams became the second Pro-Chancellor in 1994 after serving as the universities Deputy-Chair of Governors,[1] later being succeeded by Commodore Rod Walker who served four years in office.

As of 2007, Sir. Malcolm Thornton currently serves as the Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Governors.[2]

List of Pro-Chancellors
No. Image Pro-Chancellor Took Office Left Office
1 John Moores, Jr., CBE, DL 1992 1994
2 Professor Maureen Williams
3 Commodore Roderick Walker
4 Sir Malcolm Thornton 2007 Incumbent

References
  1. "Maureen Williams". Liverpoolpct.nhs.uk. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  2. Philip Bunker (30 March 2007). "New Pro-Chancellor for LJMU". Ljmu.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 23 December 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
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