A successful leader in both universities and public governance - able to encourage and inspire others; highly developed and effective net-worker in local, national and international arenas. Energetic and proactive with a well developed sense of people and persuasive. Seeking the development of business opportunities with a natural instinct to innovate. An experienced senior manager with an academic background in Universities of the UK and South Africa.The programme Leader for pharmaceutical and cosmetic Science at De Montfort University, Leicester (2014/15-2021/22). Recently delivered an internal quality assessment of the course and accreditation within Leicester School of Pharmacy.Currently and elected District Councillor on Harborough District Council (2019-2023). Previously served as a County Councillor (2017-2021) on Leicestershire County Council. previously elected to Harborough Diststrict Council. Served for eight years (2007-2015) and during that time held various senior positions on Harborough District Council, including Deputy Leader and head of finance and the Chir of the Scrutiny Commission..Recently re-elected in 2019 to the ward of Lubenham, been Chair of Governance and Audit (2011-15) and currently chair. of the Audit and Standards Committee (2019-2022)