Professor Jonathan Beaverstock appointed Deputy Dean of University of Bristol Business School

Professor Jonathan BeaverstockWe are delighted to announce that Professor Jonathan Beaverstock has been appointed as Deputy Dean of the University of Bristol Business School.

This is a new role within the school and Professor Beaverstock will start his appointment on 1st June 2023.

Professor Beaverstock is an experienced leader within the University of Bristol as well as having enjoyed a full career in many other prestigious UK universities. He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor Beaverstock is an interdisciplinary scholar whose current research and teaching interests focus on the internationalisation and clustering of financial and professional service firms in the City of London, and the role of FinTech ecosystems in driving the productivity of UK city-regions.

Professor Beaverstock said of his appointment, “I am absolutely delighted to be taking on the role of Deputy Dean of the Business School at such an exciting time for the school and University. It will be a privilege to work with our community to build a distinctive school that makes a significant contribution to tackle the grand challenges for business and society.”

Dean of the University of Bristol Business School, Professor Veronica Hope-Hailey, also commented, “Experience, expertise and enthusiasm are the key qualities needed in a leader and Jon Beaverstock will bring all three to the Senior Management Team in his new role as Deputy Dean. Lucky Bristol.”

Congratulations to Professor Beaverstock!