29 September 2022
Lord Woolley to become principal at Cambridge University
Woodford Finance is delighted to announce Director, Lord Simon Woolley, has become the first Black man to be appointed as a Head of an Oxbridge Higher Education institution – as the new Principal of Cambridge University’s Homerton College.
A British Politician and Activist, Lord Simon Woolley is the founding director of Operation Black Vote [OBV], which aims to increase minority ethnic participation in politics.
Having held several positions in parliament, including lead of the government’s race disparity until 2020, Lord Woolley is a life-long advocate of equality, diversity and social justice and in nurturing talent across the social spectrum.
Discussing his role, Lord Simon Woolley said: “What a truly great honour to be appointed the next principal of Homerton College. Its history, from its origins in the East End of London, and its values of inclusion, dynamism, and integrity, along with its vision to be a beacon of hope and academic excellence, make this a must-have role.”
For more information, visit: https://www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/people/woolley-woodford
Having held several positions in parliament, including lead of the government’s race disparity until 2020, Lord Woolley is a life-long advocate of equality, diversity and social justice and in nurturing talent across the social spectrum.
Discussing his role, Lord Simon Woolley said: “What a truly great honour to be appointed the next principal of Homerton College. Its history, from its origins in the East End of London, and its values of inclusion, dynamism, and integrity, along with its vision to be a beacon of hope and academic excellence, make this a must-have role.”
For more information, visit: https://www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/people/woolley-woodford