GBS Board of Directors
Terms of ReferenceÌý
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the School and is responsible for the exercise of all of its powers. This includes approving and overseeing the School’s Strategic Plan, and academic framework, as well as ensuring the School meets its financial, legal and regulatory obligations. It is the overarching authority in ensuring that the school delivers its mission in achieving its growth objections, delivering a high quality education service and achieving excellent student outcomes.
ConstitutionÌý
- Members:Ìý
Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýProfessor Mary Malcolm (Chair), Independent DirectorÌý
Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýDr Vishwajeet Rana, Non-Executive Director, Group CEO
Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýProfessor Ray Lloyd, Non-Executive Director, Group Deputy CEO
Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýLeo Falcone, Non-Executive Director, Manging Director (GEDU)
Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýJames Kennedy, Executive Director, GBS UK CEOÌýÌý
Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýSunita Kotta, Executive Director, GBS UKÌýÌý
Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýAri Erdenetsogt, Non-Executive Director, Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (GEDU) Ìý
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- Attendees:
Professor Peter Heard, Provost, GBSÌý
Head of Governance or their representativeÌý(as determined by the Chair)
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Meeting Dates: 2025Ìý
28 January 2025Ìý
22 April 2025 (Strategic Workshop)
05 June 2025
29 July 2025Ìý
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Audit and Risk Committee
Terms of ReferenceÌý
The Audit and Risk Committee has delegated responsibility from the Board of Directors to oversee and provide assurance to the Board on the effectiveness of the operation of the School’s audit arrangements and systems of internal control and risk management. This includes oversight and monitoring of;
- the School’s compliance with conditions of registration with the OfS
- its internal and external audit programmes
- the framework for external statutory and regulatory reporting
ConstitutionÌý
- Members:Ìý
Professor Roger King (Chair), Independent Member
Professor Ray Lloyd, Non-Executive Director, Deputy CEO (GEDU)
Leo Falcone, Non-Executive Director, Managing Director (GEDU)
Ari Erdenetsogt, Non-Executive Director, Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (GEDU)
- Attendees:Ìý
Academic Registrar
Director of Academic Standards and Quality
Head of Business Improvement
Head of Governance or their representative
Meeting Dates: 2025Ìý
7 January 2025Ìý
08 April 2025
10 July 2025
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Finance Resources Committee
Terms of ReferenceÌý
The Finance and Resources Committee advises the Board of Directors on the long-term financial sustainability of the School, through general supervision of the School’s finances and resources. This includes the principles of good practice in financial management, recommendations on investments, borrowing and capital expenditure and assessment and monitoring of the School’s internal financial plans and external reporting. The committee also reviews resources needed for the development and sustainability of the School’s academic provision.
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ConstitutionÌý
- MembersÌý
James Kennedy, Executive Director, GBS UK CEOÌý
TBC, Deputy CEO, GBS UK
Professor Peter Heard, Provost
Petros Neocleous, Chief Financial Officer (GEDU)
Vitaly Voytenko, Independent Member
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- Attendees
Student Representative
Parindar Cardosa, Head of Finance, GBS UK
Farrella Ryan-Coker, Head of Human Resources, GBS UK
Dapinderpal Goraya, Managing Director, GBS UK
Head of Governance or representative
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Ìý ÌýMeeting Dates: 2024/2025Ìý
18 December 2024Ìý
26 March 2025Ìý
28 May 2025Ìý
09 July 2025Ìý
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Academic Board
Terms of ReferenceÌý
The Academic Board has delegated responsibility from the Board of Directors for the management, oversight and development of the academic and professional activities of GBS UK and its educational strategy, mission and vision. Academic Board is the highest academic authority of GBS UK and guardian of the academic integrity and quality of all education and professional programmes at all higher education levels.
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ConstitutionÌý
- MembersÌý
Professor Peter Heard, Provost (Chair)
Director of Academic Standards and Quality
External Independent Academic Board members (2)
Academic Registrar
Head of Admissions
Deans of Faculty
Dean of Education
Dean of Students
Managing Director
Elected Student Representatives (1 per Faculty)
Two elected Full-time Academic Staff (x2)
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- Attendees
Head of Finance or nominee
Head of Learning Resources and Technology or nominee
Director of Employability and Entrepreneurship or nominee
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Meeting Dates: 2024/2025 Ìý
10 December 2024
18 March 2025
24 June 2025Ìý
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Minutes of Previous MeetingsÌý
Meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and its committees are confidential. For further information please contact the governance team atÌýgovernance@globalbanking.ac.uk