Ali Bowden Email & Phone Number

A director with 20 years’ experience in operational and strategic planning, initiating and delivering successful, impactful projects and partnerships both at local and international levels specialising in stakeholder engagement, fundraising, business operations and partnerships.Worked in and around the worlds of culture, innovation, business and international development for years, with a love for books, research and writing, creative thinking and Scotland. Specialities:- Stakeholder engagement- Events management- Partnerships and collaboration- Community engagement and outreach- Leadership, mentoring and talent development- Strategic and organisational planning- Business management- Community building and placemaking- Research and evaluation- Fundraising- Innovation and problem solving- International relations- Senior Executive Director developing high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.- Overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and vision.- Leading change management and business transformation, bringing innovative, adaptive approaches to development and delivery.- Exceptional relationship management skills inspiring and achieving the highest levels of quality, performance and development. - Expertise in stakeholder engagement, events management, fundraising and business development, particularly in charity and public sector organisations.Connect with Ali:✉ ali@cityofliterature.com