Antony Jenkins CBE

Antony Jenkins CBE was appointed as the Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University on 1 January 2025, succeeding the Rt Hon. the Lord Mandelson, who held the role since April 2016.

Antony has a hugely successful and distinguished career in finance and is the Founder, Chair and Chief Executive of 10x Future Technologies Group, one of the UK’s leading fintech companies. Antony also currently holds non-executive positions as Chair of Redpin, External Member of the Prudential Regulation Committee of the Prudential Regulation Authority, and is an advisor to Palamon Capital.

Previously, Antony held board leadership positions at Barclays (2006 - 2015) including Chief Executive Officer, as well as key positions at Citigroup (1989 - 2005). He has served as Chair of Business in the Community and on the boards of Visa Europe, Absa Group, Fannie Mae and Blockchain.com.  Further, Antony was the inaugural Chair of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (2017 - 2021), and amongst other things championed the evolution of degree apprenticeships, now a prominent feature of Manchester Met.

In 2021 Antony was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services to business.  In the same year, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Manchester Met, in recognition of his contribution to banking, apprenticeships and technical education.

As Chancellor, Antony serves as the University’s most senior ambassador and ceremonial head, promoting our mission, vision and values on a global stage. The role supports the University leadership team and works in partnership with business, industry, the public sector, and university stakeholders.

At the announcement of Antony’s appointment, Professor Malcolm Press CBE DL, said: 

“As our reputation for teaching and research excellence continues to grow, the role of Chancellor is critical to the promotion of our achievements and the creation of opportunities. I could not be more thrilled by Antony’s appointment.

“I am confident Antony will prove to be both an inspiring role model for our students and a great asset to the University, helping us forge new partnerships as we embark on our third century in 2025.”

Antony Jenkins CBE, said: 

“I have witnessed personally and professionally the power of education to change lives. It is, therefore, with great pride that I have accepted the opportunity to serve as Chancellor of one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK. It is an additional pleasure given I was born and raised in the North West.

“The University has an outstanding track record on research with impact and the promotion of social mobility, and I am greatly looking forward to working with staff, students and alumni in my new role.”