Honour for Grayling CEO

GRAYLING chief executive Michael Murphy has been awarded an honorary degree by Leeds Metropolitan University.

Mr Murphy received the doctorate in business administration during the university’s international graduation celebrations.

He said: “I am so very honoured to be receiving this award from Leeds Metropolitan University.  Grayling’s relationship with Leeds Met continues to go from strength to strength.

“I believe I am the first PR professional to receive an honorary award from Leeds Met which I believe is evidence that the industry is growing and maturing.”

Grayling’s office in Leeds is part of a network of 70 in 40 countries around the world.
 
Barbara Colledge, dean of the faculty of business and law, said: “As chief executive of one of the world’s leading PR consultancies, and as one of the most highly respected leaders of the public relations profession globally, Michael is an inspiration to the graduates of today.

“Grayling has been a firm supporter of Leeds Metropolitan University for many years and his company employs a number of our graduates, two of whom have risen to director level.

“His impressive 30-year career has taken him around the world, while his voluntary work outside of the office is equally significant.”