On 17 November 2014, the university posted the news that “UWE has appointed Helen Lloyd Wildman as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer”.
UWE proudly exposes the career of Lloyd Wildman. In particular, the university highlights that “Before joining the higher education sector, Helen completed officer training at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and professional training with the Royal Army Educational Corps. She spent 23 years in the Army and Ministry of Defence, in a variety of roles, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.”
“She has also held posts as Research Director at the MOD, Head of PR for the British Forces in Germany and HR Manager at the Army Personnel Centre in Glasgow.”
“She spent five months in Afghanistan at the outset of operations in 2001 where she was Spokesperson for the International Security and Assistance Force, overseeing press officers from 19 different countries and co-ordinating the media strategy.”
