Chris  Brady

Chris Brady


Professor Chris Brady has had a varied working life ranging from a line-worker at Chrysler in Detroit to managing a bookmaker's shop, from a land surveyor to a semi-professional footballer, from a naval officer to a management consultant. Currently he is Professor of Management Studies and Director of Salford University’s Centre for Sports Business. Prior to these roles, he was Dean of BPP Business School, Dean of the Business School at Bournemouth University and Deputy Dean at the Cass Business School in the City of London. Professor Brady served in the Royal Navy for 16 years including appointments in the joint HQ intelligence cells during the first Gulf War and the Balkans crises. He is the author of several books and articles including co-authoring Quiet Leadership with Carlo Ancelotti. Previously his books include Rules of the Game and the best-selling The 90 Minute Manager.