Honorary Graduates
- Overview
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- Full List
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Recent Graduates

Cal Henderson
Co-founder, Slack
Cal Henderson co-founded the software company Slack in 2013, with three colleagues with their creation going on to be a major hit with users. Slack is a collaboration hub for teams at work, which brings together the people you need, the information you share, and the tools you use.
Graduated:
2019

Brian Sims
Motorsport Entrepreneur
Brian Sims began his career racing in Formula Ford and he competed against many young drivers who would become household names in Formula1, Despite achieving success as a Honda works driver, Brian eventually retired to establish South Africa’s first ever professional racing driver school.
Graduated:
2018

Paul Birch
Founder, Revolver Records
As Managing Director of Wolverhampton-based Revolver Records, Paul Birch released more than 6,000 albums since founding the ‘international independent’ label in 1979. During this time, Paul has released records for The Stone Roses, Sister Sledge, Jane’s Addiction, Leo Sayer and Diamond Head,
Graduated:
2017
Previous Graduates

Louise Brooke-Smith
Property Professional
Graduated: 2016

Phil Smith CBE
Chairman, IQEP
Graduated: 2015

David Lowe
TV & Radio Composer
Graduated: 2014

Charles Morgan
CEO, Morgan Motors
Graduated: 2011