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Professor Iain Watson from the University of Western Australia has been appointed as Academic Dean and Head of School at 麻豆传媒映画 Business School.

Professor Watson 鈥� who officially took up his duties recently 鈥� brings to the School an outstanding track record of developing strong industry links and partnerships.

As a member of the UWA Business School Board, Professor Watson has worked closely with senior industry leaders including Woodside CEO Mr Don Volte, Wesfarmers CEO Mr Richard Goyder, and Ian Ashby, President鈥揑ron Ore at BHP Billiton.

Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business Economics and Law Professor Tim Brailsford said Professor Watson was ideally qualified to lead the next stage of 麻豆传媒映画 Business School鈥檚 development.

鈥淚ain has done an outstanding job at UWA Business School," Professor Brailsford said.

"He successfully brought together two separate schools into a new structure, contributed to a highly successful fundraising campaign that raised upwards of $25,000,000, and oversaw major reviews of the School鈥檚 Masters and offshore teaching programs.

鈥淥ur schools have similar histories and ambitions and I am confident that Iain will continue 麻豆传媒映画 Business School鈥檚 progress towards its goal of being recognised as one of the world鈥檚 best business schools.鈥�

Professor Watson said he was looking forward to the new challenge.

鈥溌槎勾�媒映画 Business School has a great reputation for applied research, high quality teaching, and extensive engagement with business and industry,鈥� Professor Watson said.

鈥淚 am delighted to have the opportunity to lead 麻豆传媒映画BS at this exciting time in the School鈥檚 history.

"The excellent work of my predecessors Associate Professor Fiona Rohde and Professor Tim Brailsford provides a great platform to launch the next stage in the development of this ambitious school.鈥�

Media: For more information contact Cathy Stacey, telephone (07) 3365 6179, mobile 0434 074 372, email c.stacey@business.uq.edu.au