A creative and a critical realist, with a strong passion for education and training. Currently the CEO and Founder of Edu Alliance, an education and training consulting firm and projects. Martin has expertise in setting up of education and training institutions/academies. quality management, curriculum design and development, learning architecture, and policy development. Occupied several educational leadership positions in Malta including that of CEO of MFHEA (Malta's regulatory body for further and higher education), Director for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning, Director of Studies, Director for Curriculum Development and Management, EU Project(s) Leader, Deputy Director and Senior Lecturer at MCAST, ITS and University of Malta.A Mathematics and Physics graduate, with a BSc (Hons) and MSc in Sustainable Development. Currently reading for my doctorate at Edinburgh Business School focusing on International Business & Management with a direct focus on international education hubs.My other passions include sports and fitness (in particular football and running), well being, and travelling.