Programme Lead – Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Management
Higher Education Lecturer specialising in hospitality and business, with five years’ experience delivering and developing undergraduate provision. I hold a PGCE, MBA, and BA (Hons).
Industry background includes senior management roles across the UK and internationally, with global experience in large-scale event production. Expertise spans hospitality operations, event catering, and business strategy, with a track record of leading projects, managing commercial performance, and delivering organisational change.
Key research interests:
Management & Leadership styles, Strategy, Consumer Behavior & NPD
Current research projects:
Recently completed an MBA at Durham University – Distinction.
Strategic Consulting Project included the challenges facing HE progression. My research focused on student progression in higher education, examining how institutional design influences decision-making and student outcomes.
Areas of specialism:
- Hospitality Operations & Event Production
- Global Event Delivery (Greenfield & Major Sporting Events)
- Consumer Behaviour in Service Environments
- Revenue Management & Commercial Performance
- Leadership & People Development
Email: jd.mann@mbro.ac.uk
LinkedIn: James Mann | LinkedIn