Leaders in Residence

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The LUMS Leader in Residence programme is a network of national and internationally renowned leaders, from public sector, private sector and third sector organisations who:

  • Inspire our students as they identify their career aspirations and offer them opportunities to pursue these through workplace visits, projects and internships
  • Contribute to programme design and review at undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • Provide LUMS and the University with a network of influential connections who represent a breadth of experience and specialist knowledge
  • Identify opportunities to enhance our engagement with the local and regional communities
  • Collaborate with academic colleagues to deliver inspiring and innovative guest lectures
  • Support the School in its drive to enhance its relationship with industry
  • Act as consultants/advisers to individual schemes/programmes
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    Justin leads a team of Adobe and digital specialists who work with clients on end-to-end transformation.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Peter Anstiss, Business Leadership Consultant

    Peter has a vast array of experience of the Aerospace/Defence, Engineering, Security & Financial Services sectors.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Jackie Arnold, Non Executive Director - Cumberland Building Society?

    Jackie is a Non-Executive with Cumberland Building Society & Professor of Practice with the University of Cumbria & also supports BAE Systems in progressing the Social Purpose agenda.

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    Steve is responsible for developing solutions in the Education market for the Microsoft hardware products including all Surface devices.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Catherine Betley, Managing Director, Professional Help Limited

    Catherine has worked in business and across the voluntary and community sector at local, regional and national levels.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Susan Binnersley, Director - 糖心Vlogh Ltd

    Susan supports the development of major organisations to deliver strong business performance through their people and by creating confident, inspiring and engaging leaders.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Will Brooks, former President, ICAEW

    A LUMS alumnus, Will is a serial non-executive director and is a specialist in corporate finance, business strategy, governance and company direction.

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    William is a solicitor and a partner in the International Law Firm King & Spalding, where he heads the European Corporate Practice.

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    Peter set up his own advertising business specialising in consultancy, head hunting working with media owners, advertising agencies & clients.

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    Darren is an experienced leader with 20 years in INGOs and the private sector.

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  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Julian Daly, Finance Director - OLIM Property

    Julian is Finance Director of OLIM Property Limited, an investment business managing over ?1bn of commercial property portfolios for pension funds, investment trusts and Oxford colleges.

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    Jackie began her NHS career as a nurse. Moved into management and was a Chief Executive Officer for over 20 years.

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    Carl has spent most of his career transforming HR and Learning & Development agendas.

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    Richard is an experienced business leader based in North West England, and is currently the CEO of Switc糖心Vlog Energy.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Dr Andrew Hawkins

    Andrew had a 29-year career in Microsoft Corporation and advises international SMEs and start-ups.

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    Kent is experienced in leading change and improvement, he has held executive positions in a number of world class organisations.

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    Thomas Jardine & Co has moved from Farming to Grocers to Convenience Store to Co-working Space operators.

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    Sean runs his own consultancy business focusing on supporting leaders with workforce development and working practice improvement.

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    Caio's research experience includes fixed income and FX research, options strategy and commodities, and cross-asset quantitative research.

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    Minoti is a highly accomplished Entrepreneur, Public Speaker and Creative Practitioner with over 15 years of international experience.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Cath Purdy, Chief Executive - South Lakes Housing

    Cath joined South Lakes Housing, having previously been Chief Executive of Housing Hartlepool, Group Chief Executive of Vela Housing Group and Deputy Group Chief Executive of Thirteen Group.

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    Karl is a sustainable IT infrastructure expert and Founder of Wooden Data Center.

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    Martin, along with his brothers, Sam and Julian, owns Omni channel retailer, Lakeland, which specialises in creative kitchenware.

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    MyKindaFuture specialises in supporting under-represented talent, through the tech platform Connectr, get into work and then ‘get on’ when in work.

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    Kelsey is experienced in account management, partnerships, creator management and DEI programmes at Google and TikTok.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Simone Roche, Founder and CEO - Northern Power Women

    Founder of Northern Power Women, Northern Power Futures, the Power Platform and managing director at event?curation company Events 1st.

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    Paul leads the NatWest Treasury Advisory and Assurance team of approximately 19 colleagues and is certified in the UK under the FCA’s SM&CR rules.

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    Alan provides investment research, strategy, governance and oversight to investment funds, their managers and advisors.

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    Jo is a passionate transformational leader with over 20 years of strong delivery in behavioural change and key Influencer roles predominantly in the energy sector.

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    Victoria is chief executive and founder of Next-Up, launched to help people find new ways to use their skills in retirement.

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    Griselda is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, engineer and chartered accountant.

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  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Andy Walker, Head of Business Growth and Innovation - Lancaster County Council

    Andy has worked across a range of economic development functions and locations within local government for over 20 years.

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    Barrie is a successful lifetime financial services entrepreneur who has gone onto create his own nationwide charity, The Barrie Wells Trust.

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    Keith is the Founder and CEO of Periphas. He has over 25 years in strategy, business development and sales.