George Holmes (vice-chancellor)
George Holmes is a British academic administrator. He has served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Bolton since 2006.
Early life[]
Holmes was born to a property developer.[1] He earned a BSc in Economics, a Master’s in Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Education.[2]
Career[]
Holmes was the Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of North London, later known as London Metropolitan University.[2] He later served as the principal of Doncaster College.[2] Holmes has served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Bolton since 2006.[1] He earned £202,500 in 2015 and £222,120 in 2016.[1]
Holmes is a fellow of the Institute of Directors.[2]
Personal life[]
Holmes owns two Bentleys and a yacht.[1] He attended the controversial male-only President's Club fundraiser in London in 2018, where women 'hostesses' were auctioned, and tried to claim this was a 'business meeting'.[3][4]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Bounds, Andy; Warrell, Helen (1 August 2017). "Yacht-owning university chief defends high salaries". Financial Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Professor George E Holmes DL". University of Bolton. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ Keeling, Neal; Dobson, Charlotte (2018-01-25). "Bolton University boss 'felt uncomfortable' at President's Club fundraiser". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ "Bentley-driving vice-chancellor pockets £66K pay rise". 6 June 2018.
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