Chancellor
The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University. They undertake important ambassadorial duties, promoting LSTM’s work.
These duties include acting as representative and advocate for LSTM across the world but do not involve day-to-day management of the University or its activities.
The Chancellor is a fixed-term honorary appointment and is elected by the Chair of the Board of Trustees. The role of Chancellor at LSTM was new in 2024 and replaced the former role of President.
Our current chancellor
Internationally acclaimed humanitarian leader Elhadj As Sy became LSTM’s first Chancellor in December 2024.
‘As’ has many years of experience in the fields of global health, development and humanitarian aid and is currently the Chair of the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation and former Secretary General of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. He has also previously held leadership roles at UNICEF, the United Nations and the Global Fund.
