The School Advisory Board was established in 2019 to help shape the University of Aberdeen Business School's strategic goals to enhance students' employment prospects, collaborate with industry and assist in being future focussed with research and course offerings.
The School Advisory Board members are leaders in their fields and enthusiastic about offering guidance and sharing knowledge to support the development of the Business School.
The Board meets twice a year and meetings are chaired by Professor George Yule, Honorary Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Aberdeen.
The main purpose of the School Advisory Board is to provide qualified support and advise to shape the school's strategic goals of enhancing students' employment prospects, collaborating with external businesses, and assisting the Business School in being 'future focussed' with research and course offerings in alignment with industry trends and needs, while supporting the regional economic, social and cultural recovery.
Key Objectives:
- Support the school's stated aims, values, and objectives
- Engage with stakeholders- School / Industry / Community
- Monitor / assess stakeholders' needs, industry trends, and skills required for the 21st century
- Challenge status quo / identify opportunities to create and add value
- Participate in / demonstrate best practices in all aspects of the student experience
- Assist in shaping the future strategic direction of the school
Board members
- George Yule - Managing Partner, BGE Consultancy
- Andrew Walker
- Rhodella Hutchison - HR Director & Pensions Trustee, Baker Hughes
- Colin McLean - CEO, CJ Lang
- Deborah O'Neil - CEO & Founder and Scientific Officer, Novabiotics
- Maggie McGinlay - Chief Executive, Energy Transition Zone
- Gary McEwan - Partner, McEwan Associates
- Grant Rogerson - CEO, ANM Group
- Stephen Gow - General Manager, Chester Hotel; Chair, Visit Aberdeenshire
- Amanda McCulloch - Chief Executive, TMM Recruitment