Professor Hannah Holmes is Dean of the Business School and Deputy Pro Vice- Chancellor at Manchester Metropolitan University, leading a triple-accredited school ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide.
Her leadership connects research, education and enterprise: through its Centre for Enterprise, the School works closely with entrepreneurs and scale-up businesses, and its strengths-based approach to employability prepares students for a fast-changing world of work. The School's recognition includes AMBA and BGA's Best Innovation Strategy award in 2024, and Hannah received the Educate North Leadership and Innovation Award in 2026. A Principal Fellow of Advance HE, she serves on the AACSB Eligibility Review Committee and as a peer reviewer for AACSB, EQUIS and BSIS.
