It is with great sadness that we have learned about the passing of Lord David Alliance CBE.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Lord Alliance’s wife Homa, his children Graham, Sara and Joshua, and all of his family and friends.
The renaming of Manchester Business School to Alliance Manchester Business School in 2015 stands as a testament to Lord Alliance’s transformative impact and support for The University of Manchester and its students over many years.
Lord Alliance’s belief in the power of philanthropy, education and research to drive positive change inspired generations of students, staff, alumni and partners.
His commitment extended far beyond business, encompassing vital support for The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) prior to the merger in 2004, law, our cultural institutions, and pioneering international research across life sciences and medical and human sciences.
Lord Alliance was made an Honorary Fellow of UMIST in 1988 and received an Honorary LLD from the Victoria University of Manchester in 1989. He was also made an Honorary Doctor of Law by The University of Manchester in 2016.
Professor Ken McPhail, Head of Alliance Manchester Business School said: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord David Alliance. His extraordinary generosity and support have shaped our School and left an enduring legacy across the University.
“On behalf of the entire University community, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Lord Alliance’s family and all who knew him. He will be remembered not only for his extraordinary philanthropy, but for his entrepreneurial spirit – one that continues to inspire and shape the ethos of Alliance Manchester Business School.”
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester also commented: “Lord Alliance was a close friend to the University and a remarkable figure whose contributions extended far beyond it. His belief in the transformative power of education created opportunities for generations of students, while his leadership and philanthropy shaped the Alliance Manchester Business School and the wider Manchester region. His story will remain a source of inspiration for years to come, and his legacy will endure in the lives he touched and the institutions he helped to build.”