Teesside University is getting a fiery, new Chancellor.
Doug Richard was one of the original members of Dragon’s Den and will be taking over from Lord Sawyer of Darlington early next year.
The businessman appeared in the first two series of the BBC show and has also been an adviser to the government.
Speaking about his new role as Chancellor, the entrepreneur said: “Teesside is a business facing university with a real focus on innovation, commercialisation and entrepreneurship.
“The progress it has made in recent years and the continual investment in new facilities and buildings make it an exciting proposition for students and business partners.
“I am both excited and honoured to become the next Chancellor of this institution and hope to use my experience and expertise to build on the fantastic work that has gone before me and guide the University through its next exciting chapter.
“I would also like to extend my thanks to outgoing Chancellor Lord Sawyer of Darlington, as well as the Board of Governors, for their recommendation and the support they have given me so far.”
Mr Richard holds the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion and the award for Enterprise Educator of the Year from the National Council on Graduate Employment.
He is also the founder of School for Start Ups, an organisation which has provided accelerated business instruction to over 30,000 business owners.
Lord Sawyer - who has been Chancellor since 2005 - welcomed the appointment of Mr Richard and said: “The years I have spent as Chancellor of Teesside University have been some of the most rewarding of my career. It is with great sadness, but also great pride, that I step down.
“I am sure that Doug Richard will be an outstanding Chancellor. He is influential and well known as an active business leader and successful entrepreneur. His national connections and ability to provide inspirational guidance and advice will be an asset to the University.”
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