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

Our network

Introducing our Lancaster University Management School's Leaders in Residence.

  • 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.

  • Susan Binnersley, Director - h2h Ltd

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

  • Andrew Brierley, General Manager - Rackspace UK

    Experienced Vice President Of Technology Services with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry

  • 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.