Steven Rhoden

Steven Rhoden currently serves as the Dean of the School of Business at the University of Central Lancashire since July 2023. Previously, Steven Rhoden held various positions at The Manchester Metropolitan University, including Head of the Department of Marketing, Retail and Tourism, where responsibilities included chairing the University Degree Apprenticeships Heads of Department Group and representing the university in the First Generation widening participation programme. Additionally, Steven Rhoden worked as Associate Dean for Knowledge Exchange and Principal Lecturer, managing commercial services in food technology, science, nutrition, and tourism, and led as Subject Group Leader for Tourism. Early in the academic career, Steven Rhoden was a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer, focusing on teaching Tourism Management and conducting research on transport and tourism, mobilities, and consumer experiences.