A versatile and highly experienced academic leader, educator, strategist and change agent with extensive experience in Higher Education and Professional Bodies who has undertaken academic and professional development work in the UK, Europe, Australasia and South Africa. Able to function well under pressure, with excellent influencing, communication and interpersonal skills, an unrelenting commitment to supporting colleagues and ability to motivate and drive forward team performance; able to build and maintain long-term, credible and effective relationships. Led the design and implementation of numerous academic and professional development initiatives in higher education and professional learning contexts. Highly motivated and `people focused` with advanced analytical and decision-making skills and the ability to work as part of a team or independently, always providing exceptional service. A professional who is proactive and tenacious with a proven track record of embracing, initiating and implementing innovation, often an early adopter where others would ‘wait and see’. An outstanding “third space professional” adept at transcending the traditional boundaries of academic and professional practice. Possesses exceptional influencing and advocacy skills and is highly effective as both ‘trouble-shooter’ and ambassador, with a strong track record as an effective champion of learning, teaching, people development and innovation.