About us

Members

Wendy Loretto

Head of Adam Smith Business School

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Anthony Devine

Deputy Head of School

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Kathleen Riach

Assistant Head of School

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Michele Battisti

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Alison Gibb

Director of Learning and Teaching

Other internal attendees

Attendance at meetings by invitation

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Xiang Li

School Director of Internationalisation

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Professor Evangelos Vagenas-Nanos

Head of Subject: Accounting and Finance 

 

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Soner Baskaya

Head of Subject: Economics 

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Alison Smart

Head of Subject: Management 

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Domhnall Rintoul

Head of Professional Services

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Profile photo of Nicola Anderson, CEO, FinTech Scotland

Nicola Anderson

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:03:00 GMT

Director of Scaling Industries, Scottish Enterprise

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Profile photo of Carolyn Currie, Chief Executive, Women Enterprise Scotland

Carolyn Currie

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:31:00 GMT

Chief Executive, Women Enterprise Scotland

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Anna Matthews profile photo

Anna Matthews

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:11:00 GMT

Director, Business for Good, Small Business Britain

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Colin McLean

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:05:07 GMT

Founder, SVM Asset Management (AssetCo)

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Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli

Distinguished Honorary Professor

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Profile photo of Theresa Shearer, CEO, Enable

Theresa Shearer FRSE

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:17:00 GMT

CEO, Enable

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Arujuna Sivananthan profile photograph

Arujuna Sivananthan

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:57:00 GMT

Entrepreneur and investment specialist, and University of Glasgow alumnus

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Sara Carter

Vice Principal and Head of College of Social Sciences

Our strategic focus

The Strategic Advisory Boards acts as an instrument for change, championing the School globally to enhance our reputation for thought leadership and impact. The Board supports our global reach through three distinct strategic roles: 

Ambassadorial

  • Promoting the School locally, nationally and internationally to business, government, and policy stakeholders.
  • Highlighting key strategic research and teaching expertise to international networks to encourage engagement.
  • Working with the School to influence and engage with key external bodies.
  • Supporting School initiatives and activities by participating in key events and providing visible encouragement.
  • Attending national and international events to promote ventures and advocate for the School.

Advisory

  • Providing informed guidance on the validity and potential of research, teaching, and commercial initiatives.
  • Bringing academic and commercial opportunities to our attention and advising on how best to pursue them.
  • Reviewing the academic and business merits of key strategic developments.
  • Assisting in shaping our strategic engagement with external stakeholders.
  • Supporting the development of promotional materials to build brand and reputation.

Commissioning and Philanthropic

  • Identifying future research opportunities and facilitating contacts for consultancy and impact cases.
  • Facilitating income generation through sponsorship, scholarships, and commissioned research.
  • Encouraging participation in School-run executive education and professional development (CPD) courses.
  • Promoting School facilities, such as the atrium and behavioural lab, to external stakeholders.
  • Supporting practitioner-driven inputs and research partnerships.
  • Facilitating internships and student projects to improve employability and knowledge transfer.

Explore our 2030 vision

Further information: marion.fisher@glasgow.ac.uk