Professor Ngaire Woods appointed Dean of Blavatnik School of Government

Congratulations to Professor Ngaire Woods, who has been appointed inaugural Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government.

Ngaire Woods is a recognized world authority on international relations, global economic governance, the challenges of globalization, and the role of international institutions. Regularly called upon by governments and global institutions to offer her expertise, she has held advisory roles in the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, the Commonwealth, the European Parliament, the African Development Bank, and the British government under three successive Prime Ministers. She helped to lead the creation of the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University and, before her appointment as Dean, served as the Schools Academic Director.

Andrew Hamilton, vice-chancellor of Oxford, said: Professor Ngaire Woods is the ideal choice as the inaugural Dean, given her commitment and vision for the School coupled with her experience and understanding of global governance.

Please see a full report on the Oxford University media webpage.