The position of UCLA executive vice chancellor dates back to 1970 and was first held by David Saxon, a physicist and professor who went on to serve as president of the University of California. In 2007, the title and duties of provost were added to the position.
Timeline
| 2025- | Darnell M. Hunt, EVCP |
| 2024–2025 | Michael S. Levine, Interim EVCP |
| 2023-2024 | Darnell M. Hunt, EVCP |
| 2021-2023 | Michael S. Levine, Interim EVCP |
| 2019-2021 | Emily A. Carter, EVCP |
| 2008-19 | Scott L. Waugh, EVCP |
| 2007 | Scott L. Waugh is named acting EVCP |
| 2002-06 | Daniel Neuman, EVC; under EVC Neuman, “Provost” is added to official title |
| 1998-02 | Wyatt R. (Rory) Hume, EVC |
| 1996-98 | Charles F. Kennel, EVC |
| 1991-96 | Andrea Rich, EVC |
| 1987-91 | Murray Schwartz, EVC |
| 1978-87 | William D. Schaefer, EVC |
| 1975-78 | William P. Gerberding, EVC |
| 1970-75 | David Saxon, EVC |