Stephen Victor Patrick Loughrey (born 29 December 1955) was the Warden and CEO [1] of Goldsmiths, University of London from 2010 to 2019.
He began his career as a teacher at St Colm's High School, Draperstown from 1978–84, becoming Head of the Languages department.
Holding overall responsibility for the BBC's television, radio and online programmes and services in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the 12 English Regions; he had overall editorial and managerial responsibility for BBC Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and English Regions and led 6,500 staff.
[3] His BBC redundancy settlement of £866,000 was highlighted in a National Audit Office report, saying it was ‘inconsistent’ with Corporation policy.
[citation needed] Loughrey holds a number of other honorary roles including; Visiting Professor at University of Ulster: School of Journalism & Media, European Television & Media Academy, Strasbourg - Member of Advisory Board / Tutor, University of London Institute, Paris - Vice Chairman and Hong Kong Advanced Institute for Cross Disciplinary Studies - Member of International Advisory Board.