Honorary graduates from the world of business joined more than 2,000 postgraduate students to receive degrees from Cranfield University at their colourful graduation ceremonies held over two days this week.
The graduates, from more than 100 countries, and hundreds of their guests gathered at the university to receive their honours and celebrate their achievements.
Professor Sir Peter Gregson, Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor, said: “Cranfield is a specialist postgraduate University creating leaders in technology and management through world-class education and research. These celebrations recognise the excellent achievements of those who have studied here, many working with leading brands from industry and commerce. We will also be recognising the outstanding contributions to society of those who will be receiving their honorary degrees.”
Honorary graduates:
Mr Allan E Cook CBE, Chair, Atkins plc
Professor Dame Ann Dowling DBE, President of Royal Academy of Engineering
Mr Ian King, Chief Executive, BAE Systems
Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE, Chief Executive, Mitie plc
Mr Paul Polman, Chief Executive, Unilever
Dame Marjorie Scardino DBE, Chair, The MacArthur Foundation Board
Mr Nigel Stein, Chief Executive, GKN plc
Mr Willie Walsh, Chief Executive, International Airlines Group (IAG)
Air Marshal Sir Timothy Anderson KCB, DSO, Founder of UK Military Aviation Authority
Graduation 2016
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Cranfield University is a specialist postgraduate university that is a global leader for education and transformational research in technology and management.
