Honorary Degree awarded to Chesterfield businessman
Steve Perez, Chairman of Global Brands and owner of Casa Hotel and Peak Edge Hotel, is to be awarded an Honorary Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Derby.
Each year, notable people with a strong connection to the University, the city and county, who have made a valuable contribution in their field, are chosen to receive an Honorary Degree at the annual Award Ceremonies – a highlight of the University’s calendar.
Steve Perez is chairman of Global Brands, a leading independent drinks business, and owner of Casa Hotel and Peak Edge Hotel in Chesterfield. In 2002, Global Brands was the UK’s fourth fastest growing company and Steve was voted CBI Entrepreneur of the Year. Since then, Steve has expanded into property, farming and hotels.
Steve is amongst a number of notable people to receive an honorary degree including the Bishop of Derby Rt Revd Dr Alastair Redfern and international rugby star Jonathan Joseph.
Thousands of students, guests and VIPs are expected to attend the Award Ceremonies, which will take place from Wednesday, July 18 to Friday, July 20, 2018 at Derby Arena.
Professor Kathryn Mitchell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Derby, said:-
“I am looking forward to welcoming all of these special guests to our Award ceremonies in July, where they will have the pleasure of sharing the stage with our fantastic, hard-working students.
“The standard of Honorary Award recipients this year is excellent. Each one of these notable people has made an exceptional contribution in their field and to our region, and I am delighted to confer them with these honorary awards alongside our graduating students.”
