University of Cape Town

Russell Ally is the current Senior Director of Institutional Advancement at the University of the Free State, where he began his tenure in July 2021. In this position he oversees fundraising, alumni relations, and institutional advancement. He is also a member of the university’s senior executive team, participating in the highest decision-making structures of the university, including the Rectorate.

Ms Sarah Archer has been appointed as the executive director of the Development and Alumni Department (DAD) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) as of 1 May 2022.