Jane Chafer

University appoints new Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs

The University of Exeter is delighted to announce the appointment of Jane Chafer as its Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs.

Jane joins from Plymouth University where she is currently Director - External Relations and Communications. Jane’s previous career encompasses five years with the University of Sheffield and roles with BT and Mars in the private sector.

Claire Baines, Chief Operating Officer, commented: “Our existing Communications and Marketing team will continue to support the University in the same way, by maintaining our current excellent standards of work in these areas.

“Jane’s experience and expertise will add to our current team, where she will focus on expanding the level of our internal communications, international reputation and political influence in the sector.”

Vice-Chancellor, Sir Steve Smith welcomed Jane to his senior team: “I am delighted that Jane will join us in delivering our ambitions for the future. Communications and reputation have never been more important in the globally competitive education market.”

Jane will take up her appointment in February 2014.

Date: 16 December 2013