A specialist in media and education, with particular interest in unlocking obstacles to change. For more details visit jofftherecord.uk.Former Board executive at Macmillan Publishing, Really Useful Group, EMI Music, Universal and PolyGram with a valuable combination of cross-disciplinary experience in both public and private organizations. Trustee of Skinners Academy Trust, Petersham Common Conservators and Petersham Environment Trust.A chartered accountant (ICAEW), qualified teacher, and a published author.Consistent track record of adding value through leadership in operational and financial management, organizational diagnosis, strategy alignment, performance improvement, talent development, team-building, governance and compliance.Global outlook, culturally-sensitive, with very extensive experience of working internationally. A passion for critical and strategic thinking, good governance, organizational change management and shaping new narratives, especially in response to the evolution of new media and technologies.