Joanna Campbell, above, has been appointed to the role and moves from Glasgow College to replace Carol Turnbull. She said: “It is an incredible privilege and honour to be given the opportunity to be the next principal and CEO of Dumfries and Galloway College. I am delighted to be joining the college at such an exciting time for the region and the wider South of Scotland economy. Together with the staff, students and stakeholders, I look forward to taking the college forward to the next stage of its development.” Congratulating her, Brian Johnstone, chair of the college’s board of management, said: “I believe that she will bring renewed energy, expertise in education, and a vast experience to Dumfries and Galloway.”
Joanna is originally from Perthshire, and has worked across both rural and urban environments. She has also taken a leadership role in a number of national and regional projects. A graduate of Dundee University, Joanna spent 22 years as a lecturer in computing then progressed into senior management roles at City of Glasgow College, Fife College and Forth Valley College.