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Office of the Rector

Executive management and coordination of the UNU system

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The Office of the Rector supports the Rector in his capacity as chief academic and administrative officer of the United Nations University. The Office assists in executive management and coordination of the UNU system, and provides overall direction in matters of governance and policy development. The Office supports the work of the University’s governing board, the UNU Council and its Executive Committee, and manages the legal affairs of the University.

Office of the Rector Personnel

Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala

Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala

Rector of the United Nations University; Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
UNU Centre
Dr. Aya Suzuki

Dr. Aya Suzuki

Senior Vice-Rector, United Nations University; Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations
UNU Centre
Dr. Sabine Becker-Thierry

Dr. Sabine Becker-Thierry

Executive Officer; Secretary of the UNU Council
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Michael Baldock

Michael Baldock

Chief of Staff
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Nicolas du Bois

Nicolas du Bois

Programme Officer
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Simon Botha

Simon Botha

Associate Programme Officer
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Francesco Foghetti

Francesco Foghetti

Senior Legal Officer
UNU Centre
Alexandra Ivanovic

Alexandra Ivanovic

Senior Programme Manager
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Maya Takahashi

Maya Takahashi

Senior Assistant to the Rector
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Namiko Matsuo

Namiko Matsuo

Assistant to the Senior Vice-Rector
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Sharon Ogwindo

Sharon Ogwindo

Legal Affairs Associate
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Michieru Sakai

Michieru Sakai

Council and Administrative Officer
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