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A Preston entrepreneur has spoken of his latest new challenge as he takes on a role with the city’s university.
Cotton Court founder and well-known Preston businessman Rob Binns is one of three new signings for the University of Lancashire.
Binns is to become a professor in practice to help the university’s business school ensuring students are set for the future of business in a digital age.
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He’s joined by Miaranada Barker who is currently chief exec of the East Lancashire Camber of Commerce and runs the REDCat group and Marcello Trovati who is currently at Edge Hill University.
Dean of the university’s business school professor Steven Rhoden said: “Digital transformation and entrepreneurship are vital to Lancashire’s future economic resilience and growth. The Lancashire Local Skills Improvement Plan highlights the increasing digital demands across all sectors and the need to embed employer-led innovation into local skills provision.
“The appointment of Professors Trovati, Binns and Barker bring to the Business School three talented leaders to power our ambition to support students and regional businesses to succeed and grow.”
Binns, who will continue other roles including as board member of the Preston Partnership group and chair of the Lancashire early-stage investment board, said: “The University plays a pivotal role in bringing education and business together, with the Business School connecting students with the private sector in a way that creates jobs, sparks new ideas and strengthens the local economy. I’m really looking forward to this new challenge.”
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