Rory Burke, a distinguished Old Oswestrian, passed away having left a significant mark on the fields of project management and engineering education. Rory attended Oswestry School from 1967 to 1969, and went on to build an accomplished international career as an author, consultant, and lecturer.

In 1988, he founded Burke Publishing with the release of his first book on project management—a field in which he would become a respected authority. He held an MSc in Project Management from Henley Business School, alongside degrees in Naval Architecture from Solent University and Computer Aided Engineering from Coventry University. Rory worked extensively on capital projects around the world, sharing his expertise through both professional practice and education.

Beyond his consulting and writing, Rory was a visiting lecturer at universities internationally, and was passionate about inspiring the next generation. He frequently returned to Oswestry School to donate copies of his books to A-Level Business students and to give lectures, maintaining a strong and generous connection with the school community.

Rory’s contributions to his field and to education leave a lasting legacy. He will be remembered with great fondness and respect.