Dr Jim Dornan and wife Betty

Well-known Northern Ireland businessman Jim Dornan today receives the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (DUniv), in recognition of his services to business life and to the University.

Following a successful career in the linen industry, management consulting, and the soft drinks industry with Coca-Cola, Mr Dornan was appointed Managing Director of Belfast International Airport, later leading the buyout team when the facility was privatised in 1996.

Jim Dornan also served on the board of the University of Ulster Foundation for nine years.

Latterly, Mr Dornan has been involved in developing and supporting an innovative pilot project, led by the University’s School of Education, concerned with raising self-esteem in children of primary school age – people who for decades have felt divided on religious and sectarian grounds can work and live together harmoniously in one community.

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