10 Jul 2014
Honorary degrees to be awarded at summer graduation ceremonies
At next week’s graduation ceremonies, the University will present ten honorary degrees.
Antony and Richard Joseph
Managing Directors and Founders of Joseph Joseph Ltd.
Honorary Doctor of Technology, in recognition of their contribution to design innovation and business success.
Nick Smither
Group Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Ford Motor Company
Honorary Doctor of the University, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to information services and the automotive industry.
David Collier
Chief Executive, England and Wales Cricket Board, and Chairman, International Hockey Rules Board
Honorary Doctor of the University, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to sport, in particular cricket and hockey.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach KCB CBE ADC
Vice Chief of Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence
Honorary Doctor of Technology, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to maintaining the safety and security of the people and countries of the United Kingdom as well as in the wider global area.
Ian Stopps CBE
Chairman, Raytheon UK
Honorary Doctor of Technology, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the UK aerospace, defence and security sectors.
Alan Woods
Former Treasurer of Loughborough University
Honorary Doctor of the University, in recognition of his contribution to the governance of the University.
Ian Drake
Chief Executive Officer, British Cycling
Honorary Doctor of the University, in recognition of his contribution to British Cycling.
Tan Sri Dr Ir Gan Thian Leong
Group Managing Director, Brunsfield International Group
Honorary Doctor of Technology, in recognition of his outstanding commitment and leadership shown towards the learning and development of Loughborough University students in a global context.
Dr Peter Bonfield
Chief Executive, BRE Group
Honorary Doctor of Science, in recognition of his outstanding leadership in research in the field of the built environment.