An established, energetic, award-winning executive, engaged in a successful portfolio career, offering a rare combination of high-level skills and a proven track record across many different areas including enterprise, leadership, creativity, communications, strategy, policy, business development and education. A widely respected and well-connected expert in higher education, the student experience, employability and careers, and information and advice for students before, during and after university. A self-starting and enterprising leader with experience at director level, particularly in not-for-profits and all areas of the media (web development and usability, magazines, books, newspapers, television, radio, PR and advertising) with expertise in editorial, production, UX, sales, management, IT, brand-building, design and marketing.A creative strategist, contributing to policy debates on a national and international level and able to mastermind change for organisations and society. A highly acclaimed writer and novelist including 'The Human Script' (BookSmoke's Book of the Year 2015).Specialties: Particularly strong communication skills (whether through printed or spoken words or through design and appropriate use of media); creative ideas with a practical commercial sense; building projects from scratch and creating brand identities; understanding technology and delivering on its practical potential; creating and managing enthusiastic teams.Available for consultancy roles and offers of work, and always open to other approaches and invitations (see contact advice).