Carl Lygo

CEO of BPP Holdings Ltd
Principal, BPP University College of Professional Studies

Carl is a qualified barrister, having practised in London and Yorkshire, and is also a Professor of Laws. He holds a first class undergraduate degree in law as well as a higher research degree in law and further qualifications in business subjects.

Carl has also held lecturing positions at City University, Leeds University, Leeds Metropolitan University, University of East Anglia and London Guildhall University (now London Metropolitan University).

Carl joined BPP in 1997. He is the longest serving current member of the BPP Holdings board and was instrumental in the development of BPP Law School and the grant of degree awarding powers to BPP.

Carl is a companion of the Chartered Management Institute. Carl was formerly a member of the General Chiropractic Council (appointed by the then Secretary of State for Education), during which time he also sat as the Chair of the Professional Conduct Committee. Carl was also a member of the Judicial Studies Board advisory board (appointed by the Lord Chief Justice).

Carl has been included as one of the UK's 'Hot 100 lawyers' by The Lawyer magazine and recently the Education Investor magazine shortlisted Carl for the prestigious award of 'most valuable contribution to Education by an individual'.

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