The governance of the University of Bristol is organised under a number of key positions; including the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellors and the Registrar. The Chancellor is the titular head of the University, although in practice it is led by the Vice-Chancellor, currently , who is the University's Principal Academic Officer and chief executive officer. He is supported by a team of three Pro Vice-Chancellors, the Registrar and a Deputy Registrar. There are also three Pro Chancellors, but their roles are purely ceremonial, deputising for the Chancellor when he or she is unable to attend.