Lori Manders joined University College London (UCL) in February 2011 to take up the post of Director of Development and Alumni Relations.

Previously she was at the University of Aberdeen as Director of Development and External Affairs.

During her 12 years at Aberdeen she played a prominent role leading in the largest fundraising campaign in the university's history, which raised £200m, including nearly £20 million for their flagship new Library which opens this year.

She was also responsible at Aberdeen for media relations, political relations, marketing and student recruitment and admissions.

Lori Manders is a Trustee of CASE Europe and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.