Alan is a distinguished entrepreneur, innovator, director, and author with decades of experience in technology and education. He has held directorships in private, public, and non-profit sectors. He founded Group Colleges Australia (GCA), incorporating Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS), an Independent Higher Education provider that was among the first to implement online learning and technology systems, streamlining student services.Alan significantly contributed to the Australian education industry as a former Board member of two peak bodies. An articulate advocate for 'entrepreneurship and the education industry,' he has shared insights in over 200 articles and numerous TV and radio interviews.He was formerly a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.Alan was honoured in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) General Division, recognising his service to tertiary education and community service over several years. Currently positions: Chair and CEO of CampusQ.CampusQ is an Ed Tech company established in 2002 serving the education sector with sophisticated Student Management technology. Executive Chair World EducationWorld Education utilises the latest technology in student recruitment and support for leading educational institutions. Books published:“When there are too many lawyers, there is no justice.”Book reviews and media interviews go to www.alanmanly.com.au“The Unlikely Entrepreneur”. The reflections of a successful entrepreneur from an unlikely background sharing advise based on building companies from little more than a dream to a leader in its field. He is a regular writer of articles about start-ups and entrepreneurs. Alan is a Justice of the Peace (JP) and a formerly a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD).Prior to a career was in the ICT industry working for Digital Equipment Corporation followed by establishing a successful start-up software company.Books published:“When there are too many lawyers, there is no justice.”An autobiography of an entrepreneur caught up in a ten year legal battle where he represented himself from the local court in North Sydney to final victory in the High Court of Australia:“The Unlikely Entrepreneur”. The reflections of an entrepreneur from an unlikely background sharing advise based on building companies from little more than a dream. He is a regular writer of articles about start-ups and entrepreneurs. see www.alanmanly.com.au