Partner in Edified consulting offering services to the higher education and international education sector in New Zealand and Australia. We work with education providers and government organisation looking to improve business results and student experience. I led Education New Zealand's strategy for international student experience nationally as the first national Director Student Experience. Collaborating with international education providers, student organisations, government agencies, local governments and community groups to deliver on the New Zealand Education brand promise. I also led the international business development and marketing business for New Zealand's leading education brand, at University of Auckland International. Tasked with meeting the organisation’s ambitious international revenue targets, I led strategy and planning for global marketing and sales activity, attracting the highest number of international students than any other NZ education provider in a 5 billion dollar export industry for NZ. I have developed my leadership and management experience to senior level in the tertiary and professional education sectors in Australia and New Zealand, representing premium brands throughout China, ASEAN, South Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific. I build strategic international partnerships for sustainable business development.My experience in large complex organisations has honed my client and stakeholder relationship management expertise, developing networks domestically and globally. I led a team of business development and marketing professionals and directed global activity across a large and culturally diverse global sales network. A creative thinker and tenacious problem solver, I am known for my ability to get things done. As a leadership and people development specialist, I facilitate a high level of staff engagement and invest energy in creating a positive workplace culture. A trusted leader with integrity, vision and great relational skills.