Gordon plays a key role in Liverpool’s lively theatre scene as the Artistic Director and CEO of Unity Theatre, a venue that started life in the 1930s and continues to explore current societal matters through its performances. As an LJMU drama alum, he continues to support current students who were once in his shoes and is proud to have many new graduates working at Unity today.
Explore reciprocal mentoring within the Black Lives Matter microsite.
Leigh is an alumnus of the Liverpool Polytechnic, using the skills and knowledge gained from his business studies degree to propel himself into a successful international career in the supply chain and logistics sector that spanned more than 30 years. He now combines his professional expertise and life-long passion for football for his role as Co-Chairman of Walsall Football Club.
Read the full oration for Natalie Gross on the Award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.
Read the oration for Dr John Cater on the Award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.
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Read the full oration for Mike Houghton on the Award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.
Read the oration for Gillian Reynolds MBE on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Frank Sanderson.
Find out more about the Honorary Fellows awarded in 2026.
Read the oration for Keith Cameron on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Frank Sanderson.