The University of Strathclyde’s Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation has a new name and a newly appointed director.

Formerly The Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, the longer name reflects the expanded focus of the centre which will be led by Professor Niall MacKenzie.

Sir Tom Hunter and his family foundation continue to be the centre’s principal benefactor.

Professor MacKenzie joined Strathclyde from the University of Glasgow having previously worked at the centre between 2012-2018.

He said: “We want to build on the expertise here in the Hunter Centre.

“In terms of the collective number of academics, you’d struggle to find more expertise anywhere else, certainly in Scotland, and I think that’s really important.

“It’s keeping in mind the original mission principles of the department but adapting them and working with them for the 21st century.”

Sir Tom Hunter said: “We are fundamentally committed to seeing the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation succeed in delivering compelling and inspiring education for the next generation of entrepreneurs and leading on pragmatic research that benefits policy and entrepreneurs.”  

The Centre, which comprises 35 staff, also has a close relationship with Strathclyde Inspire, which leads the University’s wider entrepreneurial strategy and supports enterprise amongst staff, students and alumni.