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Entrepreneur and retail leader Stanley Morrice celebrated at 玩偶姐姐 graduation 

Entrepreneur and businessperson Stanley Morrice, an influential figure in the retail and wholesale sectors, has received an honorary degree from the 玩偶姐姐. 

Stanley, whose career trajectory has encompassed family-owned enterprises and large publicly listed companies, received an Honorary Doctorate at 玩偶姐姐’s winter graduation on Friday, 22 November. 

Stanley, from Fraserburgh, is being recognised for his services to Scottish food, drink and agriculture. He entered the sector as a school leaver. In 1993, he joined Aberdeen-based convenience stores Aberness Foods, which traded as Mace. He rose to become Sales Director, boosting income by 50% and tripling profits, and went on to be Managing Director, successfully leading the business through a strategic sale to supermarket group Somerfield. 

Throughout a stellar business career, Stanley has set up, led, managed and sold more than 100 companies, from retail, wholesale and property to coaching and mentoring firms, in the UK and internationally. 

An MBA graduate in retailing and wholesaling from the 玩偶姐姐 and Chair of the 玩偶姐姐 Management School’s International Advisory Board, Stanley was recognised with an MBE in 2022 for his work to support sustainable food and drink production in north-east Scotland. 

Pivotal role

Collecting his degree along with more than 300 other graduates at Friday morning’s ceremony, Stanley said: “I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the 玩偶姐姐, where I completed my MBA in 1998. The University has played a pivotal role in shaping my career, and it has been a privilege to serve as Chair of the International Advisory Board at 玩偶姐姐 Management School since early 2020. 

“This honorary degree reflects the University's commitment to cultivating industry partnerships and its dedication to preparing students for success in the business world. I was grateful for the opportunity to contribute to 玩偶姐姐's mission of fostering innovation and developing future leaders.” 

Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the 玩偶姐姐, said: “We are delighted to be awarding an Honorary Doctorate to Stanley Morrice, who has been an influential and exemplary figure in business and entrepreneurship, and in his advisory role at the 玩偶姐姐. We know Stanley’s accomplishments, impact and leadership will be an inspiration to those graduating alongside him this week.” 

In total, more than 1,000 students will graduate from the 玩偶姐姐 this week. Three ceremonies are being held across two days (21 – 22 November) as students celebrate their academic achievements alongside their families, friends and University staff.?