Simon Lee

Who is Simon Lee?

Professor Simon Francis Lee was the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England from 2003 to 2009. His resignation was announced on 14 January 2009.,. Allegations of bullying were made. and were reported on BBC Look North. Staff reported a culture where positive criticism was inhibited. The Times Higher Education Supplement stated that "some concerns were expressed in the meeting about his management approach." and "Professor Lee was advised that two courses of action were open to him: first, that the allegations be formally investigated, during which time Professor Lee would be suspended, or second, that he resign from the university, leaving at the end of the current academic year. Professor Lee denied the alleged behaviours. It was agreed that he would have a period of time to decide which option he would prefer to pursue. At the end of that period he chose to resign."

In April 2009, media reported questions about expense claims. HMRC became involved and "A further £13,744 is being levied for tax due on benefits for Mr Lee and his wife paid for on the former vice chancellor’s staff credit card.".