Dean, Gordon Institute of Business Science, South Africa
Morris has been the Dean of the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) since 2022. His tenure at GIBS began in 2014, progressing through roles including Executive Director of Faculty and interim Dean in 2020, before assuming his current leadership role. Morris is a full professor whose research focuses on the micro-foundations of strategy and governance.
Morris has more than 33 years of experience in banking, insurance, and investment management. His teaching in the fields of corporate governance and strategy emphasises responsible business practices, with many of his case studies published internationally.
He is actively involved in global business education forums, serving on the UN Global Compact’s PRME Advisory Board, the Association of MBA & BGA, and the South African Business Schools Association. He also holds non-executive directorships in the banking and insurance industry in South Africa.