ARU professor to help shape UK business schools

Professor Mohammad Ali is elected to business education role by peers

An Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) professor will help shape the future of UK business education after being elected as Vice Chair of the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS).

Professor Mohammad Ali, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law at ARU, will work closely with CABS chair Professor Stewart Robinson, Dean of Newcastle University Business School to address key sector challenges, including the global positioning of UK business schools.

The Chartered Association of Business Schools is the leading representative body for the UK’s business and management education sector, encompassing staff from all UK business schools. It is estimated that the UK’s business schools contribute £13bn to the national economy.

Professor Ali, who joined ARU in June 2023, said:

“I am deeply honoured to serve as Vice Chair of the Chartered Association of Business Schools. It is a pivotal time for business education in the UK, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to further the mission of CABS and support the success and innovation of our business schools.”

Professor Roderick Watkins, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), said:

“I am delighted to congratulate Professor Mohammad Ali on his appointment as Vice Chair of the Chartered Association of Business Schools. He’s an outstanding leader and colleague, and I am sure he will have a significant impact in this role, advancing business education across the UK.”

Flora Hamilton, Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Business Schools, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Professor Mohammad Ali as our new Vice Chair.  With his support and participation in our leadership we look forward to building on and utilising the engagement of our members to ensure the UK remains a leading destination for business education.”