Professors in Practice

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Professors in Practice are experienced professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and sectors, who share their skills and knowledge directly with students, bringing public distinction and practical insights to the classroom.

The initiative provides the opportunity for the University’s faculty to directly connect with business practice and public policy, enabling their research to have an actionable, positive impact on society.

Find out more about our business experts

Emma Edhem

Chairman of the Board for City of London Corporate and Professor in Practice for the School's Department of Economics

Victoria Saporta

Executive Director, Prudential Policy, Bank of England and Professor in Practice for the School's Department of Economics

Danny Griffiths

Chief Human Resources Officer at Britishvolt and Professor in Practice with the School's Department of Management and Marketing

Sally Guyer

Global CEO at World Commerce & Contracting and Professor in Practice with the School's Department of Management and Marketing

Robert Gillespie

Non-executive director of RBS Group Plc, and Professor in Practice for the School's Department of Finance

Andrew Harrison

Owner/Director of Invisible Thread and Professor in Practice with the School's Department of Management and Marketing

Lucian Hudson

The director of Advancement, Marketing & Communications at Durham University. Lucian is a Professor in Practice for Management and Marketing

Carl Hunter OBE

CEO of Coltraco Ultrasonics and Professor in Practice with the School's Department of Management and Marketing

David Jakubovic

Senior Director R&D Open Innovation Asia at Procter & Gamble and Professor in Practice with the schools Marketing and Management Department

Andrew Wright

Independent consultant and Professor in Practice with the School's Department of Management and Marketing