David Richardson (biochemist)
Professor David Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia | |
| In office 2014–2023 | |
| Chancellor | Rose Tremain Karen Jones |
| Preceded by | Edward Acton |
| Succeeded by | Christine Bovis-Cnossen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1964 (age 60) Whitley Bay, England, United Kingdom |
| Residence | Norwich |
| Alma mater | University of Keele (BSc) University of Birmingham (PhD) |
| Profession | Biochemist |
David John Richardson (born August 1964) is a British academic who was formerly the Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia. As a result of the financial crisis that engulfed the university in early 2023, under his management, he resigned from the position on 27 February 2023, effective immediately, with Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost Christine Bovis-Cnossen taking over as acting Vice-Chancellor.