Dr Julian Coleman

Dr. Coleman began his working life as a civil engineer, moving latterly into logistics and supply chain management. He worked for a number of years at the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), a ‘close to business’, education, research, and knowledge exchange centre at the University of Warwick.

Julian commenced work at the University of Bolton in 1995 as a Senior Lecturer. His expertise in supply chain, and passion for collaboration led him to develop a number of international partnerships to deliver post graduate Supply Chain programmes with University partners in Malaysia, Malawi, Botswana, Zambia and Raz Al Kaimah. He became Dean of the University Off Campus Division, overseeing the growth of the University's collaborative provision until moving to become Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Operations in 2020.

The focus of Julian's work now is Knowledge Exchange, working with colleagues across the University to embed and expand our engagement with practice and industry partners. He is committed to providing relevant, value adding, supportive expertise to the private, public, and third sector. He is also passionate about facilitating an environment at the University in which staff are supported to engage in effective Knowledge Exchange.