Chancellor of Keele University

The Chancellor of Keele University is the ceremonial head of Keele University. The position was originally the President of the University College of North Staffordshire, changing to the Chancellor when the institution became a full university in 1962.

President of the University College of North Staffordshire

 * 1949 – 1956 John Ryder, 5th Earl of Harrowby
 * 1956 – 1962 Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (from 1961 Countess of Snowdon)

Chancellor

 * 1962 – 1986 Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
 * 1986 – 2002 Claus Moser, Baron Moser
 * 2002 – 2012 Sir David Weatherall
 * 2012 – 2022 Sir Jonathon Porritt
 * 2022 – date James Timpson