News of Roy and Mary McLarty
Trace the Milestones, Accomplishments, and Stories That Shape the McLarty Family’s Legacy
A Journey of McLarty Family Excellence and Dedication
Inviting you to the celebration of the remarkable careers and contributions of Roy and Mary McLarty. Their journey from academia and administrative roles to community involvement paints a portrait of dedication and impact. Discover how their professional and personal lives have shaped their legacy.
Roy: Career Left Behind
Academic and Consultancy Achievements
After 50 years in academic life and consultancy, Professor Roy McLarty PhD, MBA, MA, DMS stepped into retirement in December 2021. His illustrious career included directorship roles in various companies and partnerships in others.
Transition and Academic Contributions
Initially starting in agriculture, Roy transitioned into retailing before becoming a lecturer at The University of Strathclyde. He later served as a Visiting Fellow and Emeritus Professor at the University of East Anglia. Roy also held the position of Head of Economic Development for the County of Essex, and his career concluded as the Director of the MBA Programme at the University of East Anglia. During his tenure, he introduced Entrepreneurship and International Management to the university syllabus.
Later Associations
Roy’s later affiliations included Boston University, Imperial College, and Prague Economics University, where he was an Associate Professor, over many years.
Involvement in Church and Housing
In September 1997, Mary and Roy returned to Norfolk. Mary embraced the role of Secretary at Norwich Central Baptist Church, overseeing significant amalgamations, renovations, and budget management. In 2013, the McLarty's moved to Newbury in the south of England. Mary became actively involved in managing their housing development, serving as the Secretary of the Residents Association and liaising with the landlord, Standard Life. She managed this role diligently through the tenure of five managers, addressing the concerns of nearly 200 leaseholders.