George Holmes (vice-chancellor)

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George Holmes DL 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. [1] He earned a BSc in Economics, a Master’s in Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Education. [2]

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] 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'. [3] [4]

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. [5]

Holmes owns two Bentleys and a yacht. [1]

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References

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