Search on to find replacement for prestigious post

Nov 5 2009 by Iain Laing, The Journal

THE search is under way to find a leading North East businessperson to take up a prestigious role at Newcastle University Business School.

The David Goldman Visiting Professor of Business Innovation is appointed annually in honour of the renowned founder of software giant Sage.

In partnership with The Journal, last year’s search resulted in the successful appointment of engineering entrepreneur Dr Tony Trapp.

Now the search is on again to find a worthy holder of this unique and prestigious post.

The 12-month role is devised by the Goldman family to honour new entrepreneurs and celebrate the late David Goldman’s belief in constantly recognising and exploiting new opportunities.

As part of the Goldman Endowment at Newcastle University Business School, the post sits alongside the Annual David Goldman Prize for Innovation awarded to the winner of The Journal’s Young Business Executive of the Year, sponsored by Newcastle University Business School, and the permanent position of the David Goldman Chair of Business Innovation at the school.

David Goldman was a passionate supporter of the region and is credited with being instrumental in transforming the economic landscape into one of realistic economic opportunity and attainable prosperity.

Following his untimely death in 1999, the Goldman family formed the endowment to create an enduring legacy in memory of the late entrepreneur, honouring his commitment to the region and his support for the educational development of young people.

The role of the David Goldman Visiting Professor of Innovation recognises a prominent business figure in the field of business innovation and involves working with the school to provide leadership and mentoring to its students and faculty, as well as delivering the prestigious David Goldman Business School lecture at the annual dinner, which will take place in February 2010.

Professor Ian Clarke, director of Newcastle University Business School, said: “The role requires a successful and inspirational individual to bring a new perspective and add genuine insight and value to our students and the wider business community in the region and beyond.

“We are looking for the seventh holder of this prestigious post to demonstrate a commitment to the region, the industry and the professionals of tomorrow.”

The new Visiting Professor will succeed Dr Trapp, managing director of Northumberland-based IHC Engineering Business and founder and committee member of Subsea North East, who successfully promoted the engineering industry and inspired more people to get involved in the sector during his term of office.

If you would like to nominate someone for this role, or think you have what it takes to be the next David Goldman Visiting Professor of Innovation, send an expression of interest, including a detailed CV and covering letter to Kay Jones, Newcastle University Business School, Citygate, St James’s Boulevard, Newcastle, NE1 4JH or email kay.jones@newcastle.ac.uk by Friday, December 4, 2009.

For more information, visit Newcastle University Business School’s website at www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/business/goldman