Our leadership

Dean's welcome

London Business School is a world-class global business school that combines academic excellence, London spirit and a global mindset. We bring together outstanding faculty and students, recognised around the world for their expertise and impact.

Our faculty participate in policy discussions and engage with a wide diversity of business leaders, and our students bring an unparalleled breadth of background and experience to our campus.

None of this is possible without our exceptional staff. Their professionalism and commitment to our community are what truly set us apart.

Business is the key player that can help our societies solve the global challenges of our times; from the environmental transition, digital transformation, the fight against inequality and discrimination to helping to bridge geopolitical divides. I believe that London Business School has a unique role to play in training the leaders that will help the world overcome these problems.

Together, we follow five key foundations that shape how we interact with, and shape the world around us: striving for excellence, delivering impact, our global reach, leveraging agility and enhancing our community.

I look forward to welcoming you to the School.

Sergei Guriev, Dean

About the Dean
Sergei Guriev is the tenth Dean of London Business School, a position he has held since August 2024. As Chief Executive Officer of the School, he is implementing a plan to fulfil a vision of LBS as an engaged community walking the learning journey together.

With a faculty recognised for its world-class academic research and a School community rich in diversity, LBS advances careers, transforms organisations and shapes policy. Its London and Dubai campus are at the hub of a prestigious global network inspired by their own stories of life-changing impact.

Dean Guriev is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), London. He is also a Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France, an Ordinary Member of Academia Europeae, and an Honorary Foreign Member of the American Economic Association. He is also a Global Member of the Trilateral Commission. In 2006, he was selected a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
The role of the Dean
The Dean is the Head and CEO of London Business School. He is responsible to the Governing Body.
The Dean guides the direction of the School and shapes its values and standards. He balances current priorities with future investment and helps the School’s major constituents achieve their objectives.
The Dean fulfils a number of representational and organisational roles, including contact with key stakeholders such as the Governing Body, faculty, staff, students, customers, alumni, and friends, as well as with partner institutions within the University of London, higher education and more broadly.
Deans of London Business School
Professor Sergei Guriev (current)

François Ortalo-Magné (2017-2024)

Professor Sir Andrew Likierman (2009-2017)

Robin Buchanan (2007-2008)

Professor Laura Tyson (2002-2006)

Professor John Quelch (1998-2001)

Professor Sir George Bain (1989-1997)

Professor Peter Moore (1984-1989)

Professor Sir James Ball (1972-1984)

Dr Arthur Earle (1965-1972)

MEET THE DEAN

"We are a Global School, based in the Global City, bringing together outstanding faculty and students, recognised around the world for their expertise and impact. We draw strength from the diversity of our community and our shared ambition for the future."

Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School

Governing body

Meet the governors

Our Governing Body is responsible for the School’s finances, property, business, academic and non-academic affairs. It also appoints the School's Dean, Deputy Deans, Treasurer and Secretary. If you would like to know more about the Governing Body or are interested in becoming a Governor please contact Richard Frost at rfrost@london.edu

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Management board

Meet the management board

The Management Board advises the Dean and the Governing Body on major School policies affecting programmes and research activities, staff, premises and finance.

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How we are governed

London Business School is an exempt charity, governed in accordance with the Royal Charter.

The legal name and primary address of the school are:

London Business School
Regent's Park
London
NW1 4SA

Preferred Name:

London Business School

London Business School's Charter, Statutes and Ordinances - September 2024 to date
London Business School's Charter, Statutes and Ordinances - September 2020 to September 2024
London Business School’s Charter, Statutes and Ordinances – August 2015 to September 2020
The primary responsibilities of the Governing Body
You can find all of London Business School's financial statements here

UAE ADVISORY BOARD

Meet the UAE Advisory Board

By appointment of the Dean, the UAE Advisory Board has been established to serve as a forum for discussion on matters relating to LBS in the UAE and the wider region and beyond. The Advisory Board also provides feedback on School strategy and serves as champions for the LBS brand.

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