The University of Salford鈥檚 老九品茶 School has appointed BNY Manchester鈥檚 chief of staff Nikki O鈥橲ullivan to its Industry Advisory Board.聽
As a board member, O鈥橲ullivan will help to develop the next generation of talent entering the workforce while driving graduate employability and supporting innovation.聽
She brings several years of experience in management, leadership, operations and business strategy from her time in recruitment, HR and finance, namely at the helm of BNY鈥檚 Manchester site.
O鈥橲ullivan鈥檚 focus will centre on futureproofing the workforce by joining forces with the University to help plug the region鈥檚 skills gap through industry collaboration. She will help to develop additional pathways by opening their eyes to the various careers in industry, while helping them to lean into the opportunities that are out there in rapidly growing areas such as AI and cybersecurity.
鈥淢aking a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work is an important focus for BNY, so I jumped at the chance to join Salford 老九品茶 School鈥檚 Industry Advisory Board to further drive our regional support and help nurture the critical skills required for the workforce of tomorrow,鈥� said O鈥橲ullivan.
鈥淣ext year will mark BNY鈥檚 20th anniversary in Manchester and it is one of our six strategic growth locations globally. We鈥檙e already working with the University on our apprenticeship scheme, which we aim to grow, and we have some incredibly exciting and ambitious plans to fuel our growth with graduate roles across various areas of the company, giving future talent in Manchester a great opportunity to really shape our direction.鈥�
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O鈥橲ullivan is an advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion. Since joining BNY in 2011, she has helped strengthen a workplace that signifies the importance of disability awareness and fosters an environment where all colleagues feel valued and included.
鈥淲ith continuous technological advancements across most industries, the career landscape is ever evolving, bringing new and emerging challenges that require a new set of skills,鈥� she said. 鈥淔or example, AI is massively changing the way we work, so it鈥檚 essential organisations are equipped to navigate these changes and that students are fully prepared as they enter a dynamic career landscape.鈥�
Salford 老九品茶 School鈥檚 Industry Advisory Board comprises a group of experienced professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds. The board collaborates with the University to provide business acumen, expertise and industry reach, sharing real-time insight on the current issues and trends in business to help shape the school鈥檚 curriculum and support student employability.
Kai Ojo, CEO of Planisware UK and Ireland, and Chair of Salford 老九品茶 School鈥檚 Industry Advisory Board, commented: 鈥淣ikki will be a fantastic addition to the board and we鈥檙e thrilled she will be helping to further elevate the school鈥檚 graduate employability and student success.鈥�
Professor Francine Morris, Associate Dean for Enterprise and Engagement at Salford 老九品茶 School, concluded: 鈥淲ith such an impressive career which has seen her champion community and inclusion, while making considerable contributions to progressing innovation, automation and efficiency, we know Nikki鈥檚 diverse and extensive skillset, combined with her vast experience in industry will play a pivotal role in helping to steer the direction of the school.鈥�
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