Cary Cooper

Cary Cooper CBE is a Canadian psychologist and Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University Management School.

Prior to working at Lancaster University, Cooper was Head of the Manchester School of Management (UMIST) from the early 80s, In 1995 he became Pro-Vice Chancellor and then Deputy Vice Chancellor of UMIST until 2002. From 1979 to 1980 he was Chairman of the Management Education and Development Division of the Academy of Management and was elected as Founding President of the British Academy of Management.[1] In June 2005 he was appointed head of the Sunningdale Institute, which, managed by the UK National School of Government, brings international academics and industry figures together to advise on issues facing UK public sector organisations.[2] Cary Cooper is also a Director of well-being specialists and business psychologists, Robertson Cooper Limited, a company which he set up in 1999 with Professor Ivan Robertson.[3]

Cary Cooper is also a fan of Manchester City.[4]

Cooper is of Romanian descent.[5]

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Professional recognition

Cooper has studied for a B.Sc., M.B.A., and a Ph.D.. Further, he has received the following awards from professional and academic organizations:[6]

Queen’s Birthday Honours

Professor Cooper was honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List of June 2001, with a CBE.

Media work

He is often interviewed by the UK press (including BBC and ITV) for both news and current affairs.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

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References

Selected bibliography