Dr. Ian Pickup is Pro Vice Chancellor (Education & Experience) and Chief Operating Officer at the University of East London, where he is responsible for the leadership, development and effective delivery of the student experience. 

Prior to this, Ian was Deputy COO at SOAS University of London, Head of Student Experience at University College Cork, Ireland, and Director of Student Affairs at the University of Roehampton. He holds a PhD in Education from the University of Roehampton, where he worked as a Principal Lecturer, becoming a National Teaching Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2007. 

A teacher and coach, Ian has authored key texts to support initial teacher education and is a passionate advocate for the educational benefits of sport and physical activity.