Past academic positions include:
- Pro Vice Chancellor (at University of Birmingham )
- Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Social Science
- Head of Birmingham Business School
- Head of Department of Accounting and Finance
- Visiting Professor in USA at Tulane University and Purdue University
Professional Accounting positions:
- President of European Accounting Association
- Member of Council of ACCA
- Chairman of Board of Accreditation of Educational Courses in UK
- Life time achievement award (2005) of British Accounting and Finance Association
Business Experience includes:
- Director of Wolseley plc
- Director of Birmingham Venture Capital