Meet the team

Ms Ros Allen - Manager, Space and Projects

Ros is the University Space Manager, clerks Estate Committee and Capital Planning Committee and a number of other meetings and also manages a changing portfolio of projects.

Telephone: 01483 689323,   

Email: r.allen@surrey.ac.uk, 

Room: 13SE08

Professor Steve Baker - Development Director

Steve is the Development Director for new build construction projects for the University and Research Park. He is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings.

Telephone: 01483 685903

Email: stephen.baker@surrey.ac.uk

Room: Research Park Office

Mr Paul Blanchard - Chief Executive,  Surrey Sports Park

Paul is responsible for running the University’s state of the art £36m Sports Facility. The Park is the hub of student sport and hosts professional teams and training camps including Surrey Storm, Harlequins and GB Basketball. 16 Olympic and Paralympic teams used The Sports Park as a pre games training base. It also has a thriving public member and community use operation.

Telephone: 01483 683706

Email: p.blanchard@surrey.ac.uk

Mr Derry Caleb - Director of Estates and Facilities Management

Derry's role is to ensure that the University's Estate supports business, academic, teaching and research plans and initiatives, fulfilling the University's vision and strategic plans.

Telephone: 01483 689229

Email: d.caleb@surrey.ac.uk

Room: 01ES01

Mrs Sue Fowler - Executive Assistant to the Vice President Corporate Services

First point of contact for all enquiries relating to the VC Corporate Services and the Director of Business Support and Traded Services.

Telephone: 01483 682011

Email: s.fowler@surrey.ac.uk

Room: 10SE08

Mr Chris Gethin - Director of Alumni and Development

 Chris oversees the activities of the Alumni and Development Office which aims to raise philanthropic support for the University’s priority projects and build and maintain lasting relationships with our alumni.

Telephone: 01483 689210

Email: c.gethin@surrey.ac.uk

Room: 01SE03

Ms Ruth Gill - Project Manager

Ruth is the Corporate Services Project Officer. She supports Corporate Services Board and the Value for Money Committee, and is involved in various Corporate Services projects.

Telephone: 01483 686236

Email: r.gill@surrey.ac.uk

Room: 10SE08

Mr Mike Hounsell - Director of Marketing and Communications

Mike is responsible for the University’s campaign, branding, market research and internal and external communications activity.

Telephone: 01483 682110

Email: m.hounsell@surrey.ac.uk

Room: 10SE01

Mr James Newby - Director of Traded Services and Business Support

Telephone: 01483 689009

Email: j.newby@surrey.ac.uk

Room: 03SE08

Dr Malcolm Parry - Director of Research Park and University Planning Officer

Telephone: 01483 685904

Email:  m.parry@surrey.ac.uk

Room: Research Park Office

Mr Keith Robson - Director of Research and Enterprise Support

Keith is responsible for research contracts, research grant bid development, technology transfer, early stage business incubation and the University’s business angel club, Surrey 100.

Telephone: 01483 689065

Email:  k.robson@surrey.ac.uk

Room: 04SE04

Mr Paul Stephenson - Director of Human Resources

Telephone: 01483 682032

Email: paul.stephenson@surrey.ac.uk

Room: 13SE07