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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: 2025
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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