Experienced public sector leader in senior political, policy, operational and strategy roles. Helped to establish the Blavatnik School as inaugural chief operating officer, serving for 11 years. Worked with Dean and senior faculty to set strategy. Built the professional and administrative team from 5 to 75 staff. Supported fundraising and management of key relationships.Elected to Oxfordshire County Council in 2021 as councillor for Otmoor division. Member of County Cabinet (leadership group) from 2021-23 with responsibility for finance, property and investments. Previously, extensive experience of advising ministers as a senior UK civil servant. Served in Cabinet Office, Treasury, Department for International Development (DFID) and Foreign Office (FCO). Was principal policy adviser to Deputy Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary across full range of domestic policy, economic policy and international policy.Had first job as management trainee with Marks & Spencer plc.