Chris joined the University in 2016 and is Vice-Principal Philanthropy and Advancement and Executive Director of Development & Alumni. He leads the University’s philanthropic strategy and alumni engagement to support students, research and the wider University. Chris’s remit includes:Leading the Development & Alumni directorateStrategic philanthropic partnershipsAlumni engagement and volunteeringFundraising and stewardship activitiesAdvancement communications and supporter relations.His priorities include:Strengthening strategic philanthropic partnerships in support of University prioritiesDeepening alumni engagement in the UK and globally. Learn more about Development & Alumni Director Q&A: Chris Cox (University login required) Chris Cox Vice Principal Philanthropy and Advancement Contact details Email: Chris.Cox@ed.ac.uk Annie Ford PA to the Vice-Principal Philanthropy and Advancement Contact details Email: ann-marie.ford@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-09-04