We are delighted to announce that Professor Marian Sudbury has been appointed the next Chair of the Alliance Manchester Business School Advisory Board.
Marian is a Professor of Practice at AMBS and is assuming the role of Chair of the School's Advisory Board. With extensive experience spanning academia, industry, and leadership in international business and government, she has already played a role in strengthening the School’s connections with business, policy, and professional communities.
A serial self-educator, Marian is committed to advancing the AMBS mission of delivering world-class research, innovative education, and meaningful societal impact, while supporting collaboration across disciplines and with external partners.
Marian said: “I look forward to working with colleagues, students, alumni, and stakeholders to build on AMBS’ strong reputation and shape its future development.”
The Advisory Board plays a vital role in the development of our strategy, helping to strengthen corporate, institutional and governmental links, and offering an external perspective on our socially responsible research and teaching.
Professor Ken McPhail, Head of School, said: “I would like to thank Ken Lever for his leadership of the Board. Over the past three years, I have enjoyed working with him and have greatly valued his advice, support and unwavering commitment to the School. Ken has been a fantastic champion of Alliance Manchester Business School, and I am sincerely grateful for all he has done. I am delighted to welcome Marian as our new Chair and very much look forward to working with her, drawing on her experience and leadership as we take the School forward in the years ahead.”