George Holmes is a British academic administrator. He has served as the vice-chancellor of the
University of Bolton since 2006.
Life
Holmes was born to a property developer.
He earned a BSc in Economics, a Master’s in Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Education.
Holmes was the Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of North London, later known as
London Metropolitan University.
He later served as the principal of
Doncaster College
Doncaster College and University Centre is a further and higher education college based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It is an operating division of the DN Colleges Group.
History
Origins
The origin and identity of Doncaster College ...
.
Holmes has served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Bolton since 2006.
He earned £202,500 in 2015 and £222,120 in 2016.
Holmes is a fellow of the
Institute of Directors.
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'.
In 2021, Holmes was awarded as
Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Agatha by the
Republic of San Marino, a recognition bestowed for charitable work in the service of the Republic.
Holmes owns two
Bentley
Bentley Motors Limited is a British designer, manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs. Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O. Bentley (1888–1971) in 1919 in Cricklewood, North ...
s and a
yacht.
References
Living people
Academics of the University of North London
Academics of the University of Bolton
Year of birth missing (living people)
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