An economic and institutional development advisor, researcher and (yes) consultant...CURRENT COMMISSIONS INCLUDE:* Local inclusive growth, sustainable development and place-making public policy and delivery management* Helping to build the cases for and practice of enhanced devolution in the UK and beyond* Institution and leadership development of public, growth and development companies, business and d sector place-based organisations * Major exercises on the role of universities in local growth and place-making, and the case for an 'anchor institution revolution - or at the least much better and more inclusive collaboration* Visiting Professor of Practice at CURDS, Newcastle University working as a 'policy translator' for much of CURDS and Newcastle University's growth and development related research* Industrial, Technology and smart specialisation strategies in local economies with and for business and academia * LGIU associate and briefing author* Columnist, regular blogger/author; and presenter/facilitator at events, seminars and round tablesEstablished track record of achievement and delivery as:-- Chief Executive/Chair – including Accounting Officer of a major metropolitan local authority; of a Regional Development Agency; and of a Local Development Company. Extensive prior senior management experience in the UK and overseas supporting political leadership teams- Strategy development/strategic leadership - Change management/organisation turnaround - Programme/Project Design, Appraisal & Management - Mentor/Coach- Facilitation, workshop design and delivery- Public speaking and authoring professional publications