Sir Alex hosts leadership events at university’s New York campus

Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken on the importance of leadership as he visited a Scottish university’s New York campus.

The former Manchester United and Aberdeen manager spoke at Glasgow Caledonian New York College in a “landmark” stage of its development.

Sir Alex, an honorary graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University, also talked about the importance of young people at the postgraduate college which in June was given authority to award degrees in New York.

He explored the theme of leadership in conversation with Sir Michael Moritz, a philanthropist and venture capitalist who teamed up with Sir Alex to write the book Leading: Learning from Life and My Time at Manchester United, which analysed effective leadership and long-term, transformational success.

The former football manager said: “I am a committed supporter of Glasgow Caledonian, a vibrant university which does important research and changes the course of many young people’s lives.

“It is a huge pleasure to see the university take a step forward with the launch of Glasgow Caledonian New York College.”

Sir Alex also hosted a related lunchtime leadership event at Glasgow Caledonian New York College.

Attendees included representatives from New York’s finance and fashion sectors, GCU alumni and Glasgow-born photographer Harry Benson.

Picture: PA. Sir Alex Ferguson, left, speaking to Harry Benson.