Veronica Strachan

Veronica qualified as a solicitor in Scotland before joining RGU where she began, in 1994, as a lecturer in law. She has held a range of senior roles within both academic Schools and professional support departments. She has been a member of a wide range of committees at various levels and have been involved in leading and delivering successful outcomes in university wide projects. Since 2018, she has been Secretary to the Board (term used for the court in other institutions).
Institution
Robert Gordon University
Job Title
University Secretary and Vice Principal

As University Secretary and Vice Principal for Corporate Services she has the responsibilities of Secretary to the Board and has a University wide remit for governance, legal, and equality and diversity.  She has Executive responsibility for Estates and Property Services including sustainability, IT Services, and Occupational Health and Safety. Her remit includes duties in terms of CONTEST and business continuity plans.

As the Chair of Board of Governors at RGU is also current chair of Committee of Scottish Chairs, Veronica is secretary to that group.

She is a member of Universities Scotland (US) Secretaries Group, US Funding Policy Group and is a Director of APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges).  She is also a governor of Robert Gordon College, a leading independent school in Aberdeen.