Senior leadership team

Professor Linda McKie is Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy and Professor of Social and Public Policy. She joined King's College London in January 2022 from the University of Edinburgh.

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James Brown is Interim Director of Operations for the Faculty.

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Professor Cathy McIlwaine is Vice Dean (Research). She is also Professor of Geography in the School of Global Affairs.

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Professor Rob Francis is Vice Dean (Education & Students) for the faculty. He is also a Professor of Urban Ecology and Society and he conducts educational research and scholarship, particularly around assessment and feedback.

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Dr Elisa Cavatorta is Vice Dean (International) and Associate Professor (Reader) in Economics in the Department of Political Economy within the School of Politics and Economics.

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Professor Brooke Rogers is Vice Dean (People & Planning) for the faculty. She is also a Professor of Behavioural Science and Security in the Department of War Studies.

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Professor Astrid Nordin is Associate Dean (Impact & Innovation) for the faculty. She is also the Lau Chair of Chinese International Relations in the Lau China Institute.

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Professor Jelke Boesten is Associate Dean of Doctoral Studies. She is also Professor in Gender and Development.

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Professor Huw Davies is Associate Dean (Professional Education, Online Education & CPD). He is also Professor of British Military History in the School of Security Studies.

Dr Nicholas Michelsen is Associate Dean (Student Success). He is also Reader in International Relations in the School of Security Studies.

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