The Oxford graduate is to be the chief executive of the rather less renowned University of Central Lancashire.
The Preston based university sees Hext with his international business background as a major catch especially as Hext is relocating from Hong Kong to take up the new role.
Hext is currently non-executive chairman of Univan Ship Management but key career roles included five years as chief executive and deputy chairman of Pacific Basin Shipping and 22 years with John Swire.
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