Manchester Universities Development Plans 2015

THREE of Manchester’s Universities leading development figures will be presenting their development/investment plans for the next couple of years!

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Event Format

• 1530 – 1600; Registration
• 1600 – 1645; Networking with Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks
• 1645 – 1815; Speaker Presentations
• 1815 – 1900; Networking with Hot Food, Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks
• 1930 – 2200; After Event Dinner (INVITE ONLY)

Speakers

Ian Holborn; Deputy CEO/Finance Director, The Manchester College

Ian is the Deputy CEO for The Manchester College and is responsible for leading finance and group services across the organisation. He is also responsible for audit, financial risk governance and shaping the strategic direction of the organisation. Ian joined The Manchester College from the Hull College Group and has significant experience in both the public and private sector.

Ian McManus; Director of Estates, Manchester Metropolitan University

Ian is a Chartered Engineer with over 25 years’ experience of “Engineering Business Management “ across a broad range of disciplines including Estates & Facilities Design and Management, Project Management, Product Design, New Product Introduction, Engineering and Manufacturing Operations.

He has worked across a number of industry sectors including Advanced Manufacturing, Higher Education, Commercial Developments and Healthcare Estates and Facilities in the NHS.

Ian is currently Director of Estates at Manchester Metropolitan University.  The role covers the strategic and operational management of the University Estate across all phases of the lifecycle from Master-planning through to disposal. Responsibilities include Capital Projects, Property Services, Environmental Strategy, Security and Business Continuity. He also attends and advises corporate committees such as Health & Safety, Strategic Space Management and Estates Services Advisory Group

Ian is passionate about information flow and work flow and retains a strong interest in Lean Design and Manufacturing and how it can be translated into any sector in order to maximise value and minimise waste.

Previously held positions include :

Assistant Director of Clinical Support and Facilities Management – Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Product Development/ Project Director –  UPP

Programme Director – Lancaster University

Director of Design and Development – Ultraframe UK

Senior Lean Consultant – Simpler Consulting Europe

Lean Deployment Team Leader – BAESYSTEMS

Neil Bohanna; Head of Estates, Royal Northern College of Music