George Holmes (vice-chancellor)
George Holmes DL 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]
Awards and honours
In 2021 Holmes was awarded the Order of Saint Agatha by the Republic of San Marino, a recognition bestowed for charitable work in the service of the Republic.[3]
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'.[4][5]
References
- Bounds, Andy; Warrell, Helen (1 August 2017). "Yacht-owning university chief defends high salaries". Financial Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- "Professor George E Holmes DL". University of Bolton. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- Holmes, George. "Cavaliere Commendatore Professor George Holmes DL receives the Order of Saint Agatha". Consulate of San Marino. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- Keeling, Neal; Dobson, Charlotte (25 January 2018). "Bolton University boss 'felt uncomfortable' at President's Club fundraiser". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- Grove, Jack (6 June 2018). "Bentley-driving vice-chancellor pockets £66K pay rise". Times Higher Education.