Director of Planning and Deputy Secretary Appointed

Published: 1 September 2020

Uzma Kahn, currently Deputy Director for Economic Policy at the Scottish Government, to take up role

Uzma Kahn, currently Deputy Director for Economic Policy at the Scottish Government, has been appointed Director of Planning and Deputy Secretary at the University of Glasgow.Uzma Khan, Director of Planning and Deputy Secretary

David Duncan, COO and University Secretary, said: “We are delighted that Uzma will be taking up this vital role at the University. Her expertise and insight will be invaluable to us as we plan an ambitious future in an uncertain environment. I very much look forward to welcoming Uzma and working with her."

Uzma Kahn commented: “The University of Glasgow has had a huge impact on the world and has strengthened its position as a centre of academic excellence in recent years. I strongly identify with the University’s values and am thrilled to be returning to Glasgow at this exciting if challenging time."

Uzma studied Economics at the University of Glasgow and has an MSc in Business Economics from the University of Strathclyde. She has worked for the Scottish Government in a range of roles over the past 20 years. Uzma will take up her position at UofG in the autumn.


First published: 1 September 2020