Former Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson awarded honorary professor position by LJMU

Joanne Anderson has joined Liverpool Business School as an Adjunct Professor, bringing over 30 years of experience in equality, diversity, and inclusion consultancy, alongside her leadership in driving social impact investment for social enterprises in the region. Her notable roles include National Community Engagement Lead for the Crown Prosecution Service and serving as the city's first female Mayor and the first Black female Mayor of a major city in Europe.

Joanne is an alumna of the university’s Business School and recently completed further postgraduate study in business scale-up. She also participated in LJMU’s Reciprocal Mentoring Programme, partnering with Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Power, sharing lived experiences to inform policy and decision making in relation to diversity and inclusion and the university’s community engagement. 

Professor Adam Shore, Director of Liverpool Business School, said: “Joanne has been a friend and supporter of Liverpool John Moores University for many years. The award of the Adjunct Professor title acknowledges the contributions that she has made to the city and to our university. We are excited about further opportunities for collaboration, particularly with our students who can take much inspiration from Joanne.”

As a lifelong learner who believes in the power of education and experience, I'm proud to join Liverpool Business School as an Adjunct Professor and continue working towards a more inclusive and impactful future.

Joanne Anderson 

What the honorary title means

The title of Adjunct Professor is an honorary title awarded to those who are closely associated with the university, and who make a significant contribution to the university in terms of education, research, leadership and management, or profession and practice with national or international esteem.