The Office for Students has confirmed that its interim chief executive, Susan Lapworth, has been appointed to the position permanently.
Ms Lapworth, who has been in post since May 2022, succeeded the OfS’ inaugural chief executive, Nicola Dandridge, who stepped down at the end of April.
A former director of regulation for the OfS, Ms Lapworth held a number of senior roles at the OfS’ predecessor organisation, the Higher Education Funding Council for England, including as director of regulation and assurance.
Over a career in higher education spanning 19 years, she has also served as registrar for several UK universities.
