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Nancy Brown is a Senior Lecturer in Management Development at Ulster University Business School, within the Department of Management, Leadership and Marketing, based at Belfast campus. She serves as Course Director for the MSc Executive Leadership programme, developing bespoke leadership development initiatives for global organizations including Coca-Cola, Diageo, and Microsoft.
Her research centers on inclusive leadership and innovation, with dedicated focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in educational and organizational contexts. Brown contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through transformative inclusive education practices and serves as founding steering group member for Ulster University's Special Interest Group on Inclusive Teaching.
Brown's scholarly work examines leadership development and gender dynamics in business, notably her 2018 publication analyzing women's enterprise barriers in Northern Ireland through focus group methodology and gender stereotype assessment.
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- Distinguished Collaborative Education Excellence Fellowship (2025)
- Nominated for Educator of the Year (2022)
- Student Union Ulster Excellence Awards (2024)
With over 20 years of international business experience across five continents—including Virgin Mobile's launch—Brown applies real-world expertise to executive education. She co-created the Mini MBA leadership development programme and serves as External Examiner for Dublin Business School (2024-2027).
Brown actively advances inclusive pedagogy through conference presentations (including 2023 Irish Academy of Management Annual Conference) and initiatives like the 2024 SisterIN Workshop, emphasizing co-creation, storytelling, and active participation to prepare professionals for future workplace challenges.
