New group of business leaders named as Oxford Brookes University's Entrepreneurs in Residence and Visiting Industrial Fellows

Business leaders from organisations including Jaguar, Comic Relief, and the UN World Food Programme have been named as Entrepreneurs in Residence and Visiting Industrial Fellows at Oxford Brookes University.

Representative from these companies (and many others) will support students at the university's business school through the sharing of various business tips and experiences.

Dean of Oxford Brookes Professor Tim Vorley OBE said: “Our Entrepreneurs in Residence and Visiting Industrial Fellows make an invaluable contribution to the Business School and the richness of the student experience.  

“I’m delighted to be welcoming new Entrepreneurs and Fellows to the scheme and am excited to work with them as they support our courses and our students with their hands-on knowledge from their various businesses.

“My thanks go to our outgoing Entrepreneurs in Residence and Visiting Industrial Fellows who have contributed their time and expertise so generously to the Business School over the last two years, as well as a special thank you to those who are staying on for the 2023 to 2025 term.”

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The Entrepreneurs in Residence are listed as follows: Adam Bastock, founder, Small99; Dr Simon Biltcliffe, founder & executive chairman, Webmart; Chris Blake, director, Green Valleys CIC; Fran Boorman, founder, Goal 17; Oli Coles BEM, founder, Hospitality for Heroes; Charly Cox, co-founder, Climate Change Coaches; Gerrard Fisher, partner – circular business, QSA Partners LLP; Stephanie Lvovich, founder and managing director, Shared Planet.

Founder of Hospitality for Heroes, an Oxfordshire-based community interest company, Oli Coles BEM said: “I’m looking forward to working with students at the Oxford Brookes Business School, sharing what I’ve learnt in a fast changing business environment.”

Visiting Industrial Fellows include: Jonathan Arthurs, managing director (Europe), Metrixlab; Steve Butler, chief executive, Punter Southall Aspire; Elle Covell, new partnership manager, Comic Relief; Fanzi Down, commercial director, DPS Designs; Paul Hutton, president, Entertainment Technology Partners; Robert Johnson, former global purchasing director, Jaguar Land Rover; Teresa Moore, director, AGF AGreenerFuture; Michael Pooley, managing director, purpose-made solutions ltd; Andrew Potter, strategic advisor, UN World Food Programme; John Steel, chief executive officer, Cafédirect.

Head of business & external engagement at Oxford Brookes Business School Giles Orr said: “This is an amazing array of people who have launched successful companies and done incredible things in industry. We are looking forward to working with them over the next two years.”