Steering Committee

Our Steering Committee

The OUBEP Steering Committee comprises senior executives representing major global companies, as well as world-leading academic economists. This high-level, practice-oriented governing body ensures that the course programme always addresses rigorous academic content informed by current industry priorities.
Johannes Abeler

Johannes Abeler

Johannes is a Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College. After studying ... See full profile

Jean-Paul Carvalho

Jean-Paul Carvalho

Position: Director of OUBEP

Jean-Paul Carvalho is an Associate Professor in Economics within the Department of Economics in Oxford, working in the fields of ... See full profile

Mike Crow

Mike Crow

Michael is NatWest Group’s Head of Public Affairs and a member of the bank’s Scotland Board. His background is in politics and ... See full profile

Fiona Czerniawska

Fiona Czerniawska

Fiona is one of the world's leading commentators on the consulting industry. She’s published a dozen books on the subject, including ... See full profile

John Downie

John Downie

Position: Chair of Steering Committee

Accenture Management Consulting John is a Senior Managing Director in Accenture's Resources (Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Metals, ... See full profile

Claire Hamlin

Claire Hamlin

Claire is an experienced talent and development professional with over 20 years’ experience both as a consultant and within line ... See full profile

Jenny Hayward

Jenny Hayward

Jenny is the Head of Administration and Finance at the Department of Economics. She is a member of the OUBEP Steering Committee. See full profile

Nigel Hobson

Nigel Hobson

Shell International Petroleum Company Ltd Nigel Hobson is currently Vice President Shell Global Operations for the Trading and ... See full profile

Graham Marshall

Graham Marshall

Graham Marshall is a highly experienced HR and business leader with a strong track record in driving organisational success on a ... See full profile

Chelsea McManus

Chelsea McManus

Chelsea McManus is an experienced business advisor with a strong background in corporate strategy, executive leadership support, and ... See full profile

Alberto Navarretta

Alberto Navarretta

Since 2018 Alberto has been the CFO of Versalis, one of the leading chemical producer in the international scene, subsidiary of Eni ... See full profile

Vis Nayar

Vis Nayar

Vis is the Chief Investment Officer for Eastspring Investments, part of the Prudential Insurance Group. Based in Singapore, he ... See full profile

Nicholas Putnam

Nicholas Putnam

Independent Consultant See full profile

Andrew Sharman

Andrew Sharman

Andrew (Andy) Sharman is a senior HR leader with extensive experience in driving organisational transformation across multiple ... See full profile

Andrew Smart

Andrew Smart

Accenture Management Consulting Andrew Smart is the Global Industry Senior Managing Director for Energy and is based in Accenture’s ... See full profile

Stuart White

Stuart White

Stuart White is the Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. He has extensive experience in the investment ... See full profile

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We are a small team based in the Department of Economics at Oxford University.
We work alongside Faculty members to create an outstanding experience for our participants. 

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About OUBEP

Established in 1952, OUBEP is Oxford’s oldest executive education programme. It was founded by a group of business leaders during the period following the Second World War – a time of immense political, economic and societal change.

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At the core of the Oxford University Business Economics Programme is an intensive, one-week development course for the next generation of senior leaders. By combining high-calibre academic tuition, industry-leading keynote speakers, and a diverse group of delegates, OUBEP creates a dynamic space to explore economic theory and applications to help solve problems and create strategic impact.

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