OXFORD ALUMNI RECOGNISED IN NEW YEAR HONOURS

We warmly congratulate the following members of the Oxford alumni community for their inclusion in the King's New Year honours list for 2026*. From global health to national security, public libraries to higher education, this year's honourees represent a wide range of fields and are united by a shared commitment to making a positive impact on society.

Knight Commander of St Michael and St George (KCMG)

Professor Sir David Mabey	Christ Church	1968	For services to global health
Sir Simon Manley	Magdalen	1985	For services to British foreign policy

Dame Commander Order of the British Empire (DBE)

Dame Wendy Carlin	Wadham	1979	Professor of Economics, University College London. For services to economics
Dame Anneliese Dodds	St Hilda's	1996	For parliamentary and political service
Dame Amanda Pritchard	St Anne's	1994	For services to the NHS

Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)

Rear Admiral James Parkin	St Edmund Hall	1993	2026 New Year's Military Honours
Mr Andrew Scott	University	1988	Second Parliamentary Counsel, Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, Cabinet Office. For services to government and the legislative process
Mrs Joanna Shanmugalingam	LMH	1997	Lately Second Permanent Secretary, Department for Transport. For services to transport and innovation

Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

Professor Nicholas Day	New College	1983	For services to global health
Mr Stephen Hickey	St Peter's	1998	Director Middle East and North Africa, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. For services to British foreign policy
Dr George Williamson	Christ Church	1991	Director, HMGCC. For services to national security

Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)

Lord Hague of Richmond

Magdalen

1979

For his work with the Royal Foundation and nature conservation

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Dr John Bagshaw	Brasenose	1973	For services to quantum science in the aerospace and defence sectors
Ms Teresa Clay	St Hilda's	1980	Head of Local Government and Fire Pensions, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. For public service
Professor Gideon Henderson	Hertford	1986	Professor of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford and lately Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. For services to science
Mr Sebastian Munden	Merton	1986	Chair, Pack UK Steering Group and Chair, WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme). For services to business and to the circular economy
Professor Sue Rigby	Exeter	1983	Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Edinburgh Napier University and lately Vice-Chancellor, Bath Spa University. For services to higher education
Professor Andrew Scott	Trinity	1984	Professor of Economics, London Business School and Senior Director of Economics, Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford. For services to economics
Ms Kay Taylor	Queen's	1994	Director Legal, National Crime Agency. For services to law enforcement
Judge Patrice Wellesley-Cole	St Hugh's	1971	President, Graduate Women International. For services to charity
Mr Kim Wilkie	New College	1974	Landscape architect. For services to landscape architecture

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Mr Ruhul Amin	New College	2006	Co-Founder and Chief Architect, Onfido. For services to fintech and artificial intelligence
Mrs Sarah Beresford	St Anne's	1997	Associate, Prison Reform Trust. For services to children with parents in the criminal justice system
Ms Sarah Burton	Hertford	2007	Head of Detention Progression Returns Command, Home Office. For public service
Mr Dan Corry	University	1979	Lately Lead, Independent Review of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Regulatory Landscape. For public service
Mr David Cutler	Magdalen	1979	Director, Baring Foundation. For services to charity
Mr Leo Horn-Phathanothai	New College	2001	Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Just Transitions Incubator; Founder and Convenor, Bangkok Climate Action Week. For services to international development and tackling climate change
Mr Paul Lewis	St Anne's	1993	Firmwide Managing Partner, Linklaters LLP. For services to the community in Newport
Mr John Maiden	St John's	2012	2026 New Year's Military Honours. Deputy Head Operational Spending, Ministry of Defence. For services to defence
Miss Jayne Ozanne	Magdalen	2006	Founder and Director, Ozanne Foundation. For services to religion and the LGBTQ+ community
Lady Demetra Pinsent	Balliol	1997	Chief Executive Officer, Charlotte Tilbury. For services to business and to the beauty industry
Group Captain James Radley	Magdalen	1994	2026 New Year's Military Honours
Dr Giles Shilson	Balliol	1992	Lately Chair, City Bridge Foundation. For services to outreach and inclusion and to charity
Professor Andrew Steptoe	Magdalen	1972	Professor of Psychology and Epidemiology, University College London. For services to behavioural science
Mrs Gill Whitehead	Wolfson	2019	Chair, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. For services to women's rugby
Mr Edward Wray	Worcester	1987	Chair, Coach Core Foundation. For services to charity and mental health

Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)

Mrs Rhian Wong

Pembroke

1995

Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings, Royal Collection, Royal Household

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Dr Philip Ashmole	Brasenose	1954	Co-Founder, Borders Forest Trust, Scottish Borders and volunteer conservationist. For services to nature
Mrs Rachel Askew-Sammut	Brasenose	2011	Head of Corporate Governance and Strategy, Department for Business and Trade. For services to economic participation and equality of opportunity
Ms Marianne de Beristain Humphrey	Hertford	1997	Co-Founder, Le Cure. For services to fundraising and cancer research
Mr Richard Hallows	New College	1965	For services to British citizens in France
Mr Roger Hirst	New College	1979	Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Essex. For services to policing and to community safety
Mr David Hudson	St Edmund Hall	1984	Lately Headteacher, Royal Latin School, Buckinghamshire. For services to education
Mr Patrick Kerr	St Catherine's	1999	Co-Founder, Le Cure. For services to fundraising and cancer research
Mr Bruce Lowe	St Edmund Hall	1969	For services to British business in the United States of America
Dr Tracey Maund	St John's	1982	For services to national security
Professor Andrew Pithouse	Balliol	1977	Lately Special Policy Adviser, Welsh Government. For services to social care education and policy
Mr Bobby Seagull	LMH	2003	Teacher, author and broadcaster. For services to public libraries
Mr Frank Strang	St Edmund Hall	1980	Lately Deputy Director, Europe Division, Scottish Government. For services to intercultural dialogue and interfaith relations
Mr Gareth Wilson	Lincoln	1975	For services to the leaseholders of Celestia development, Cardiff Bay
Mr Jonathan Yates	Jesus College	1999	Executive Director, Youth Endowment Fund. For services to young people

Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Mr Peter Clark	University	1991	Head of 16-19 Funding and Financial Support Policy, Department for Education. For services to further education
Mr David Lerner	St Edmund Hall	1969	For services to the Jewish community in the London Borough of Harrow
Dr Keith Ruddle	Green Templeton	1994	Volunteer Co-Ordinator, Chipping Norton News. For services to the community in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Mrs Sara Strong	St Peter's	1981	For services to the community in Oxfordshire
Miss Jill Thorley	Associate		Volunteer Co-Ordinator, Chipping Norton News. For services to the community in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Dr Blanc Wan	Jesus College	2012	For services to UK higher education and music culture in Hong Kong

Member of the Order of Canada (CM)

Professor Emeritus James Retallack

St John's

1978

James Retallack is Canada’s leading scholar of modern German history. Recognised as an international authority in the field, he has advanced public debate about democracy. As one of the first Anglo-American academics to conduct research in the former East Germany, he has uncovered new sources and writes innovatively about political history.

*This list is correct as of 19 February 2026 according to checks against University records. If you notice any inaccuracies or omissions, please contact us.