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.
Mike Crow

Mike Crow

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

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

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

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

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

Position: OUBEP Committee Member, Department of Economics

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

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

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

Alberto Navarretta

Alberto Navarretta

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

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

John Pelton

John Pelton

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

Jacobs Programme Strategy Director, Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme John has been the Palace of ... See full profile

Nicholas Putnam

Nicholas Putnam

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

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Andrew Sharman

Andrew Sharman

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

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Andrew Smart

Andrew Smart

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

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

Alex Teytelboym

Alex Teytelboym

Position: Director of OUBEP

Alex Teytelboym is an Associate Professor in Economics within the Department of Economics in Oxford, Tutorial Fellow at St Catherine’s ... See full profile

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Our people

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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