A music industry mogul who produced Pop Idol would get a top honor from University of Brighton. Simon Fuller, a Hastings born entrepreneur, would get a doctorate of letters from university this month. Simon Fuller is credited with driving the whole media career of David Beckham as well as founding British management company which represents British tennis player Andy Murray, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, and cycling’s Sir Bradley Wiggins.
The fifty four year old, who would get the honor in recognition of all his contributions to philanthropy, entrepreneurship and business on 31st July, Thursday at Brighton Dome, is also well known for a long running
54-year-old, who will receive the honor in recognition of his major contribution to business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy on Thursday July 31 at the Brighton Dome, is also famed for a long-running conflict with Simon Cowell, fellow music business supremo Simon Cowell.
Alison Lapper MBE would also be recognized. She would get an honorary doctor of arts for her major contribution to the arts as well as an ambassador for those with handicaps, on Monday. Alison graduated with a 1st class honors degree in the year 1993 at University of Brighton. In 2005 she rose to national prominence when her naked sculpture appeared in Trafalgar Square.
University of Brighton would also honor Anji Hunter who would get a doctor of letters on 30th June, Wednesday, recognizing her contributions to communications as well as public affairs management.