I work with HEI's, government bodies and other organisations in supporting their aspirations to develop their organisations through international partnerships, collaborations and other forms of transnational activity. I principally operate across the Middle East, ASEAN, China and India regions.

Working with a dedicated and highly experienced team of international student recruitment professionals we provide services to UK HEI's including student recruitment (ASEAN and China), transnational partnership opportunities in the region. We provide services to local universities including consultancy and international/transnational partnership opportunities.

To oversee and provide technical assistance and support for the development of a start-up business providing technical tertiary education and training in Saudi Arabia working principally with the key Saudi Aramco supply chain. This is a multi-million $ project aimed at setting up multiple campuses across KSA

As a Senior consultant,Interim Manager and Board Level Director I held responsibility in three key areas: Business development – GCC, Leadership & organisation Development and as Acting Prinicipal of Al Quwaiiyah College – KSA to oversee the ending of the government contract.

The VSA operates in two distinct fields - HEI Consultancy and vocational training, I led the HEI consulting operations with projects in Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Working with Clients in strategic planning, quality assurance, partnership development and transnational partnerships with UK HEI'sThe Vocational Skills Academy provides specialised training in the fields of Construction, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Marine/subsea and Marine engineering, Leadership & Development and Renewable… Show more The VSA operates in two distinct fields - HEI Consultancy and vocational training, I led the HEI consulting operations with projects in Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Working with Clients in strategic planning, quality assurance, partnership development and transnational partnerships with UK HEI'sThe Vocational Skills Academy provides specialised training in the fields of Construction, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Marine/subsea and Marine engineering, Leadership & Development and Renewable Energy. All our training is UK accredited and certified meeting industry standards and requirements.As a Director and partner I manage the internal development of the company ensuring international quality standards are met. I work with our international partners developing curriculum that meets the requirements of the region. At Board level, I am responsible for operations. Additionally, I have a business development role and currently work with partners in the Sultanate of Oman developing our operations in that country. I am also linked into South East Asia and work with a range of partners in that region.VSA also provides consultancy services to HEI's and this forms a significant part of my overall resoponsibilities Show less

As a member of the SMT I was responsible for all matters related to quality development, enhancement and assurance, policy development, Strategic Planning and data analysis. I managed all external relationships with government bodies that quality assure the provision of the university itselfI work closely with other senior colleagues in the university in devising and developing university strategy in relation to all areas of academic provision including International… Show more As a member of the SMT I was responsible for all matters related to quality development, enhancement and assurance, policy development, Strategic Planning and data analysis. I managed all external relationships with government bodies that quality assure the provision of the university itselfI work closely with other senior colleagues in the university in devising and developing university strategy in relation to all areas of academic provision including International development, transnational partnerships and other forms of international collaborative partnerships Show less

I developed Transnational collaborative partnerships based on the franchise model and I then managed those partnerships ensuring Teesside University standards and processes were properly applied. I managed partnerships in Greece, Czech Republic, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and China.

As the Director of MBA Programmes I was responsible the the operational and strategic management of three MBA Degree programmes including one in Singapore. I combined this role with that of International Co-ordinator for TNE collaboration in Greece and thye Czech Republic.