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- About the Dean
- The role of the Dean
The Dean is the Head and CEO of London Business School. He is responsible to the Governing Body.
The Dean guides the direction of the School and shapes its values and standards. He balances current priorities with future investment and helps the School’s major constituents achieve their objectives.
The Dean fulfils a number of representational and organisational roles, including contact with key stakeholders such as the Governing Body, faculty, staff, students, customers, alumni, and friends, as well as with partner institutions within the University of London, higher education and more broadly.
- Deans of London Business School
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Governing body
Meet the governors
Our Governing Body is responsible for the School’s finances, property, business, academic and non-academic affairs. It also appoints the School's Dean, Deputy Deans, Treasurer and Secretary.
Management board
Meet the management board
The Management Board advises the Dean and the Governing Body on major School policies affecting programmes and research activities, staff, premises and finance.
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Alumni Council
Our Alumni Council is an advisory panel of School alumni. It facilitates communication between alumni and the School, and represents alumni interests.
Find out moreUAE ADVISORY BOARD
Meet the UAE Advisory Board
By appointment of the Dean, the UAE Advisory Board has been established to serve as a forum for discussion on matters relating to LBS in the UAE and the wider region and beyond. The Advisory Board also provides feedback on School strategy and serves as champions for the LBS brand.
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