Introduction
Simon Earp is director of corporate development and director of the University of Edinburgh Business School’s part-time MBA program. He has a BSc Dip. Marketing and obtained his management science degree at Warwick University. In addition to running several TCS programs he has overall responsibility for TCS programs throughout the university. Prior to becoming Director of Corporate Engagement and Marketing he was a marketing lecturer in the department. His research interests include relationship marketing, customer service, marketing strategy, and marketing information systems.
Eddie Cochrane is executive development manager at the University of Edinburgh Business School. Currently studying for a PhD in the area of emotional management, he holds the British Psychological Society Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing (Level A & B). He delivers and manages external executive programs to corporate clients, with recent clients including RBS, NPower, BP, and Nucleus. He has featured regularly in the UK press, most recently for his work on emotional engagement in organizations. He also has responsibility for the design and delivery of leadership and management skills throughout the various MBA programs. He has 15 years’ experience in HR Management where he managed a variety of HR teams in both the private and public sectors.
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