Nicky Leatherbarrow

Nicky Leatherbarrow is a Principal Lecturer in Finance and Accounting and Section Director for Management and Organisation at Canterbury Christ Church University's School of Business, Law and Policing. She has held academic and leadership roles at the university since 2005, overseeing undergraduate courses in Business Management and Organisation while maintaining her teaching focus.

Her academic credentials include:

• MBA and Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies from Nottingham Trent University
• BSc (Hons) in Managerial and Administrative Studies from Aston University Business School
• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching from Canterbury Christ Church University

Her research and teaching centers on Corporate Financial Management within Finance and Accounting disciplines. She integrates 15 years of industry experience from the pub retailing and brewing sector—including senior management roles at Shepherd Neame—into practical, real-world curriculum development. This industry background informs her approach to making academic content relevant and applicable.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

In her dual capacity as Section Director and Principal Lecturer, she leads academic strategy for the Management and Organisation section while directly shaping finance curriculum and teaching practices across undergraduate programs.