MediaCom's Karen Blackett named chancellor of University of Portsmouth
Karen Blackett, chairwoman of MediaCom, has been named chancellor of the University or Portsmouth, succeeding broadcaster and Women’s Equality Party co-founder Sandi Toksvig.
Blackett will take up the role officially in October to coincide with the beginning of the academic year. She is a graduate of the university herself, having gained a BA in Geography in 1992 as well as an honorary degree in 2015.
Toksvig steps down from the position after a five-year term in office.
Graham Galbraith, the university’s vice chancellor, praised Blackett’s abilities in both business and creativity, traits he believes reflect “the ethos of all that we Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
