WHSmith CEO launches new business course

Stephen Clarke, CEO of WHSmith, will launch the new ‘Global Challenges’ course at the University of Edinburgh Business School next month.

In celebration of the retailer’s 225 year anniversary, Clarke will deliver a lecture on the changing nature of business in an uncertain and globalised world.

He will talk to the new intake of undergraduates about leading Britain’s oldest chain of stores and staying relevant in today’s market. The course addresses a number of areas; looking at the winners and losers of globalisation, the impact of climate change, the role of innovation, and the impact of digital disruptions like robotics on society, among other issues.

Mental health in the workplace is another topic students will be covering; an area WHSmith is also fundraising for as part of the 225 year anniversary.