Lee Harriss Roberts

At-a-Glance

13th Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since January 2024, overseeing a $4.5 billion budget, 30,000 students, 4,000 faculty, and 10,000 staff.
Member of the Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina System.
Served as State Budget Director for the NC Office of State Budget & Management.
Held roles as Managing Partner at Sharpvue Capital and Managing Director at Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc.
Prioritizes initiatives in generative AI, applied sciences, enrollment growth, and campus master planning.

Biography

Lee H. Roberts is the 13th chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, appointed on August 9, 2024, after serving as interim chancellor since January 2024. As Chancellor, Roberts is the chief executive of the first public university in the United States. In this role, he oversees a $4.