Professor Gillian Armstrong

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Professor Gillian Armstrong MBE is Pro Vice Chancellor & Executive Dean of Ulster University Business School.

As the primary ambassador for the Business School, Gillian oversees the enhancement of Ulster University Business School’s work as a leading engaged and entrepreneurial Business School and key partner to industry in Northern Ireland. She works in partnership with the business community, to lead the development of Ulster University's taught provision, research and knowledge transfer activities.

Gillian has over two decades of experience in a range of academic and leadership roles within the Higher Education sector, progressing regional skills development, talent models and foreign direct investment opportunities across Northern Ireland and beyond. Her areas of expertise include Higher Level Apprenticeships, Life-long Learning, Workforce and Curriculum Development to support Future of Work opportunities.

Gillian is committed to strengthening the competitiveness of the regional economy and supporting individuals and employers towards a sustainable future by delivering programmes that produce industry-ready graduates and enable established business owners to seize new opportunities. She has worked extensively with employers and government to support skill priority areas in a range of sectors including professional, financial and technology services and the agri-food industry.

She is a fellow and an elected member of the Institute of Directors (IOD) Northern Ireland (NI) Committee, a Board Member of Arts and Business NI, and a past Council member of the NI Chamber of Council. Gillian is also actively involved with the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS), the voice of the UK's business and management education sector. She is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and currently holds a Visiting Professorship at Hebei Geo University (HGO), China.

In 2023, Gillian was awarded an MBE for services to Higher Education and Business.