Scotland: Wendy Loretto is appointed Head of Adam Smith Business School

Wendy Loretto has been appointed as the new Head and Dean of Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow, the Scottish school announced on 24/02/2026.

Loretto is set to start her new role on 20/04. She was previously Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Dean at the University of Edinburgh Business School.

"While we are all aware of the current challenging environment for higher education, I welcome the ambition and energy of Adam Smith Business School, and am excited to enhance its global visibility and recognition and to help realise the full potential of the collective talent of colleagues within it," said Loretto.

"Loretto brings a wealth of experience to the role, and we are confident that she will play an instrumental role in building the School’s global reputation and rankings," added Sara Carter, Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Social Sciences.

Loretto is also Chair of the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Business Graduates Association (BGA) and serves on multiple international boards and advisory committees.

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