Welcome from the Head of the School of Management & Executive Education
Hello, I’m Dr Hassaan Khan, Head of the School of Management & Executive Education at Arden University. I’ve been with Arden since July 2021, supporting staff and students to achieve success. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Kent, followed by an MSc and PhD in Finance from Durham University. I’ve worked in academia since 2010.
Before joining Arden, I was Associate Dean at Global Banking School, overseeing Finance and Business Management degrees. I also served as Director of Programmes at BPP University, managing degree programmes in Finance and Applied Management, as well as professional courses in Accountancy and degree apprenticeships. My career also includes roles as Director of the Centre for Financial Research at Anglia Ruskin University, Entrepreneur Scholar at Judge Business School, and Teaching Assistant at Durham University.
In addition to my role at Arden, I work as a Consultant Financial Economist at the Bank of England. I’m a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of several professional organisations, including the Fintech Professionals Association, Fintech Alliance, The Royal Economic Society, ICAEW, Chartered Management Institute, and the British Accounting and Finance Association.
I’m excited to support you in your academic journey and wish you the very best in your studies.
Dr Malgorzata Radomska is the Head of Department for Supply Chain and Project Management at Arden University. She is passionate about connecting academic learning with industry needs and empowering learners to lead and innovate in complex business environments.
Malgorzata holds a PhD in Public Policy and Governance from Sciences Po Paris, an MBA from the University of Winchester, an MA in Transnational Studies from the University of Southampton, and an undergraduate degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She is also a Chartered Manager (CMgr) with the Chartered Management Institute, a qualified PRINCE2 project manager, and a certified practitioner in both Lean and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt). Malgorzata’s expertise lies in applying these methodologies to drive process improvement, operational efficiency, and quality enhancement across a range of business contexts. In addition, she is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE, which reflects her leadership in academic practice, commitment to inclusive and impactful education, and dedication to student success.
With over 15 years of experience across higher education and professional practice, Malgorzata has developed and led programmes in Business Management, Project Management, International Business, MBA and DBA, including Degree Apprenticeship programmes. She has led and supported research and knowledge exchange projects exceeding £10 million in value and has built strong partnerships with SMEs, public sector bodies, and community organisations to deliver real-world impact and employability-focused education.
Gillian McCurdy is the Head of Department of Marketing at Arden University, where she leads a dynamic team of academics dedicated to providing high-quality education in the field of digital marketing and communications. With a strong background in digital marketing strategy, communications planning and content development, Gillian brings a wealth of industry experience and academic knowledge to her role.
Prior to joining Arden University, Gillian held positions as Programme Team Leader for Digital Marketing at University College Birmingham (UCB) and has over 20 years significant experience within industry holding positions such as Director of Marketing and Digital at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Head of Marketing at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum. Gillian has a proven track record within academia of setting up successful digital marketing programmes, and within industry she has led on the development of effective marketing strategies which have significantly increased revenue and brand reputation for a series of high-profile organisations.
Gillian's research interests include the impact of digital technologies and media on consumer behaviour, the use of data analytics in marketing and sustainable marketing practices.
Gillian is passionate about providing students with real-world skills in the field of digital marketing and communications and fostering digital innovation in digital marketing education.