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Oxford alumni recognised in New Year Honours

Oxford alumni recognised in King's New Year Honours 2026 span global health, national security, economics and more

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The Oxford skyline, including the historic Radcliffe Camera

The Oxford skyline, including the historic Radcliffe Camera

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 MabeyChrist Church1968For services to global health
Sir Simon ManleyMagdalen1985For services to British foreign policy

Dame Commander Order of the British Empire (DBE)

Dame Wendy CarlinWadham1979Professor of Economics, University College London. For services to economics
Dame Anneliese DoddsSt Hilda's1996For parliamentary and political service
Dame Amanda PritchardSt Anne's1994For services to the NHS

Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)

Rear Admiral James ParkinSt Edmund Hall19932026 New Year's Military Honours
Mr Andrew ScottUniversity1988Second Parliamentary Counsel, Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, Cabinet Office. For services to government and the legislative process
Mrs Joanna ShanmugalingamLMH1997Lately 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 DayNew College1983For services to global health
Mr Stephen HickeySt Peter's1998Director Middle East and North Africa, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. For services to British foreign policy
Dr George WilliamsonChrist Church1991Director, HMGCC. For services to national security

Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)

Lord Hague of RichmondMagdalen1979For his work with the Royal Foundation and nature conservation

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Dr John BagshawBrasenose1973For services to quantum science in the aerospace and defence sectors
Ms Teresa ClaySt Hilda's1980Head of Local Government and Fire Pensions, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. For public service
Professor Gideon HendersonHertford1986Professor of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford and lately Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. For services to science
Mr Sebastian MundenMerton1986Chair, Pack UK Steering Group and Chair, WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme). For services to business and to the circular economy
Professor Sue RigbyExeter1983Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Edinburgh Napier University and lately Vice-Chancellor, Bath Spa University. For services to higher education
Professor Andrew ScottTrinity1984Professor of Economics, London Business School and Senior Director of Economics, Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford. For services to economics
Ms Kay TaylorQueen's1994Director Legal, National Crime Agency. For services to law enforcement
Judge Patrice Wellesley-ColeSt Hugh's1971President, Graduate Women International. For services to charity
Mr Kim WilkieNew College1974Landscape architect. For services to landscape architecture

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Mr Ruhul AminNew College2006Co-Founder and Chief Architect, Onfido. For services to fintech and artificial intelligence
Mrs Sarah BeresfordSt Anne's1997Associate, Prison Reform Trust. For services to children with parents in the criminal justice system
Ms Sarah BurtonHertford2007Head of Detention Progression Returns Command, Home Office. For public service
Mr Dan CorryUniversity1979Lately Lead, Independent Review of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Regulatory Landscape. For public service
Mr David CutlerMagdalen1979Director, Baring Foundation. For services to charity
Mr Leo Horn-PhathanothaiNew College2001Founder 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 LewisSt Anne's1993Firmwide Managing Partner, Linklaters LLP. For services to the community in Newport
Mr John MaidenSt John's20122026 New Year's Military Honours. Deputy Head Operational Spending, Ministry of Defence. For services to defence
Miss Jayne OzanneMagdalen2006Founder and Director, Ozanne Foundation. For services to religion and the LGBTQ+ community
Lady Demetra PinsentBalliol1997Chief Executive Officer, Charlotte Tilbury. For services to business and to the beauty industry
Group Captain James RadleyMagdalen19942026 New Year's Military Honours
Dr Giles ShilsonBalliol1992Lately Chair, City Bridge Foundation. For services to outreach and inclusion and to charity
Professor Andrew SteptoeMagdalen1972Professor of Psychology and Epidemiology, University College London. For services to behavioural science
Mrs Gill WhiteheadWolfson2019Chair, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. For services to women's rugby
Mr Edward WrayWorcester1987Chair, Coach Core Foundation. For services to charity and mental health
Ms Christine Salmon PercivalHertford1978For services to Parliament

Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)

Mrs Rhian WongPembroke1995Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings, Royal Collection, Royal Household

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Dr Philip AshmoleBrasenose1954Co-Founder, Borders Forest Trust, Scottish Borders and volunteer conservationist. For services to nature
Mrs Rachel Askew-SammutBrasenose2011Head of Corporate Governance and Strategy, Department for Business and Trade. For services to economic participation and equality of opportunity
Ms Marianne de Beristain HumphreyHertford1997Co-Founder, Le Cure. For services to fundraising and cancer research
Mr Richard HallowsNew College1965For services to British citizens in France
Mr Roger HirstNew College1979Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Essex. For services to policing and to community safety
Mr David HudsonSt Edmund Hall1984Lately Headteacher, Royal Latin School, Buckinghamshire. For services to education
Mr Patrick KerrSt Catherine's1999Co-Founder, Le Cure. For services to fundraising and cancer research
Mr Bruce LoweSt Edmund Hall1969For services to British business in the United States of America
Dr Tracey MaundSt John's1982For services to national security
Professor Andrew PithouseBalliol1977Lately Special Policy Adviser, Welsh Government. For services to social care education and policy
Mr Bobby SeagullLMH2003Teacher, author and broadcaster. For services to public libraries
Mr Frank StrangSt Edmund Hall1980Lately Deputy Director, Europe Division, Scottish Government. For services to intercultural dialogue and interfaith relations
Mr Gareth WilsonLincoln1975For services to the leaseholders of Celestia development, Cardiff Bay
Mr Jonathan YatesJesus College1999Executive Director, Youth Endowment Fund. For services to young people

Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Mr Peter ClarkUniversity1991Head of 16-19 Funding and Financial Support Policy, Department for Education. For services to further education
Mr David LernerSt Edmund Hall1969For services to the Jewish community in the London Borough of Harrow
Dr Keith RuddleGreen Templeton1994Volunteer Co-Ordinator, Chipping Norton News. For services to the community in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Mrs Sara StrongSt Peter's1981For services to the community in Oxfordshire
Miss Jill ThorleyAssociate Volunteer Co-Ordinator, Chipping Norton News. For services to the community in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Dr Blanc WanJesus College2012For services to UK higher education and music culture in Hong Kong

Member of the Order of Canada (CM)

Professor Emeritus James RetallackSt John's1978James 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.