Martin Slumbers OBE
Martin Slumbers OBE will be awarded the University Medal during the morning graduation ceremony on Wednesday 2 December 2026.
Martin Slumbers OBE is an accomplished executive whose career has spanned international finance, education leadership, and global sport governance.
From 2015 until 2024 he served as Chief Executive Officer of The R&A and Secretary of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
Under his leadership, The R&A underwent significant modernisation, expanded participation in golf, and strengthened the international profile of the sport.
He also played an important role in education governance through long service as a Governor and Chair of Lancing College.