Ian Thomas

Dr. Ian Thomas is Associate Dean, International in the Faculty of Business and Law at De Montfort University (DMU), where he leads international strategy and collaborative provision. He is based in the Leicester Castle Business School and is a key member of the Faculty Executive, Faculty Management Board, and several institutional strategy groups including the International Strategy Group and China Strategy Working Group.

His academic career follows a professional background in sales management. He holds an MBA from Aberystwyth University and has directed postgraduate programmes and international strategies at Aberystwyth and Swansea Universities before joining DMU in 2019. His teaching expertise includes Managing People, Management Skills, and Teamworking, delivered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including international delivery at partner universities in China.

In recognition of his contributions to international education, he was appointed Visiting Professor at Beijing City University in 2011. From 2001 to 2013, he served as a Faculty Member on the Association of MBAs (AMBA) International Accreditation Panel, evaluating the quality of MBA and MSc programmes across the UK and globally.

His professional focus spans management education, academic leadership, and international collaboration in higher education. He plays a central role in shaping DMU’s global engagement, particularly in China and other strategic regions.

He has no listed scientific awards or research publications in the provided text.

Dr. Thomas advises on postgraduate programme development and international academic partnerships. While no formal students are listed, his leadership roles involve mentoring academic teams and shaping educational strategy across institutions.

He is actively involved in multiple leadership teams including the Faculty International Board, Faculty Collaborative Provision Board, International Recruitment Committee, and Global Partnership Advisory Group, reflecting a strong institutional presence in international academic operations.