The Black Lives Matter movement has caused many businesses and institutions to reflect on what their heritage, values and identity say about them in a modern, progressive and diverse society. Cass Business School was no different. After internal dialogue, it concluded its name – adopted a generous donation by the Sir John Cass Foundation - no longer reflected the values it held as a brand and educator. Cass asked us to run a rigorous, transparent, fair and inclusive process to arrive at a more appropriate name.
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