Senior Manager of Charity Partnership at Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) and Founder of Memusi Foundation. Innovator and highly motivated leader with a proven record of strategic programme development both in the UK and Africa. A passionate believer in humankind, equality and the role that both business and individuals can play in making a difference to society globally. A long history of the development of initiatives from concept to delivery, managing a diverse range of stakeholders across multiple geographies. Educated to Masters Level in IT and a diverse career involving technology and CSR / Responsible Business. A developer at heart, with a wide range of experience over a decade working in IT in Banking.Multiple decade knowledge of the Charity and Banking Sector with experience of supporting large charity partnerships, fundraising strategies and as advisor to charity boards focussing on strategy evolution. Excellent communicator, a people person, inspiring and engaging colleagues and stakeholders and adept at influencing change working alongside local leaders, communities and governments / politicians (at home and Internationally). Experienced innovator, continually tackling societal issues in sphere of influence and recognised by the UK Government for services to the Voluntary Sector. Eternal optimist that anything is possible. Proven ability to manage large scale projects dealing with diverse stakeholders, budgets and with offshore, outsourced and multi-site teams. International experience and cross-industry experience of working with Executive Boards and shaping strategies. Specialties: Innovation Charity PartnershipInternation DevelopmentEngagement and Strategy Fundraising and Corporate Volunteering Strategies IT DevelopmentLeadership, coaching and mentoring