Yvonne Beach

Professor Yvonne Beach serves as Pro Vice Chancellor and Head of the College of Business and Law at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), a position she assumed in October 2022 after relocating from the University of Sheffield. She is additionally a Trustee of the Cabot Learning Federation and maintains affiliations within the Faculty of Business and Law.

Education

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Research Focus

Her scholarship centers on socio-political complexities of change within academia through critical management inquiry, driven by a deep commitment to equity through education. This commitment directly informs her leadership philosophy in widening participation, inclusion, and creating educational opportunities for diverse student populations.

Professional Leadership

With 18 years of senior university leadership experience, she has spearheaded strategic projects for executive boards including growth development, risk management, and institutional change programmes while directing academic and administrative teams within Business Schools. Her prior decade of board-level roles in multi-nationals and SMEs encompassed Head of Finance, Head of Operations & Collaborative Partners, and Company Secretary positions.

Collaborative Initiatives

• Cabot Learning Federation (Trustee role)
• Multi-institutional partnerships involving universities, FE Colleges, and Industry stakeholders focused on regional development priorities
• Research collaboration on socio-political complexities of academic change