Leo Murphy

Leo took office as Principal and Chief Executive of the North West Regional College from August, 2014.

Leo is a graduate of Economics, and holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration alongside post graduate diplomas in Education and Accounting. He is also a qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Leo has more than 25 years of experience in further education in both the classroom and in a managerial capacity. Leo previously worked within the South West College, where he held a broad range of portfolios over a 14-year period at senior management level including Curriculum and Economic Development, Client Services and Strategy and International Development.

Leo has a keen interest in local history and is a qualified Tour Guide. He has also completed a number of marathons through which he has raised funds for local charities. He resides in the Waterside area of Derry with his wife Siobhan who is a Lecturer at North West Regional College.