Dixon Walter successfully support University of Roehampton in appointing Executive Director of Finance
Posted 21st January 2025
Karry Tymieniecka will join the university as the new Executive Director of Finance, with effect from 17 March 2025.
Karry comes to Roehampton from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, where she joined in 2013 and has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since January 2024. Prior to her current role, she was Director of Operational Finance. At the NHS Trust, she works closely with the CEO and Executive Team to drive the successful financial sustainability of the Trust and to develop and deliver the Trust’s Strategic Plans. Karry leads the Finance and Procurement service, providing an effective financial operational and management framework for their £600m budget, and optimisation of both NHS and commercial income opportunities.
Karry is a chartered accountant and started her career as an auditor with KPMG, working with both commercial and higher education clients. Before her successful career with the NHS, she also worked for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Karry lives in Walton with her husband and two young boys and enjoys rowing on the Thames when not running around after her children.
Karry says “I’m really excited to be joining The University of Roehampton and working with the senior leadership team. I look forward to leading the Finance team in what is such a challenging period both for the national economy and higher education sector. I have been inspired by the quality of the University’s education and research, its civic commitments to the local community and focus on widening access and the clarity of its long-term plan.”
Vice-Chancellor, Jean-Noël Ezingeard, says “The recruitment panel were greatly impressed by Karry throughout the process, and I am confident that her extensive experience, skills, and leadership will be invaluable to the University. I am very much looking forward to working with Karry and I know that she is looking forward to joining us and meeting you all.”
Alan Walter of Dixon Walter says “It was an absolute pleasure engaging with Karry throughout the process and we wish both her, and the institution, the very best of luck in this new chapter.”
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