Steven Wynne

Dr. Steven Wynne is a Senior Lecturer at the Business School of Manchester Metropolitan University. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Liverpool, followed by ACA qualification (Ernst & Young), an MA in Philosophy, a PhD, an MSc in Mathematics, an MRes in Business and Management, and a PGCE in Higher Education. His research focuses on the legitimation of executive remuneration through rhetorical analysis, policy debates, and the professionalization of financial planning sectors.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Mathematics & Philosophy, University of Liverpool
• ACA qualification (Ernst & Young)
• MA Philosophy
• PhD
• MSc Mathematics
• MRes Business & Management
• PGCE Higher Education

Teaching & Roles:

• Unit Leader for Financial Planning & Wealth Management (Level 7)
• Co-Unit Leader for Management Accounting & Strategy (Level 6) and Principles of Research Design (Level 8)
• Chief Examiner for Wealth Management at a professional body
• External Reviewer for a PG Wealth Management program

Research Interests: Explores rhetorical structures in executive remuneration policy documents, moving beyond rational choice models to analyze qualitative textual frameworks. Engages in debates on pay-for-performance models and the professionalization of financial planning sectors through collaboration with industry bodies.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students and has contributed to policy discussions via presentations at financial planning network meetings, though no explicit grant details are provided. Office: 4.16 Business School.