Lee Elliott Major

Lee Elliot Major is the country’s first Professor of Social Mobility. Appointed by the University of Exeter to be a global leader in the field, his work is dedicated to improving the prospects of young people from under-resourced backgrounds. As a Professor of Practice he focuses on research that has direct impact on policy and practice, working closely with schools, universities, global employers and Government policy makers. He helped establish the South-West Social Mobility Commission to improve outcomes for young people across the South-West peninsula.