Bones was appointed principal of Henley Management College in 2004, becoming dean of Henley Business School at the University of Reading following the merger in 2008. He says: "At the time of the merger I felt, in agreement with the vice-chancellor, that my role should be defined by the challenge to deliver a merged school with a strong leadership team. After this we believed the school would benefit from a new dean with no 'history'." Bones has been a regular columnist for HR magazine since 2002.
Chris Bones to leave Henley Business School

Chris Bones is to step down as dean of Henley Business School on 31 July 2010.