Michael Carr Email & Phone Number

Derby, Gb

Derby, England, United Kingdom

Kirkby In Ashfield, England, United Kingdom

Supporting Ashfield District Council to deliver this exciting project

Derby

I am open to consulting opportunities on a project basis linked to Higher Education, Economic Development, Enterprise Development and Business Improvement

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

I was a trustee of the Boots Benevolent Fund. This is a registered charity that can offer support to eligible current and former colleagues in the UK, as well as their immediate relatives and dependents, at times of financial hardship.

Derby, England, United Kingdom

I oversaw external partnerships and associated sponsorship fund raising

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Leading the University's enterprise, knowledge exchange and civic engagement agendas as well as the Teaching & Practice academic pathway. This includes overseeing the delivery of the Medical Technology Innovation Facility (MTIF) and the Smart Wireless Innovation Facility (SWIFt)

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Overseeing the University’s Enterprise including student and graduate enterprise, Midlands Enterprise Universities, specific enterprise projects, and key relationships with public and some private sector partners

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Contribute to the strategic direction of the University as a member of University Executive Team.Lead the development of strategic relationships with businesses in order to improve outcomes for students in the area of employability. As part of this, pursue the employment opportunities that arise from the University's relationships with public service, voluntary and cultural organisations.Manage the liaison with the agencies leading on the economic development of the City, County, LEP area and Region as well as those representing business, such that the University supports opportunities which promote the vibrancy of the local and regional economy. Oversee specific strategic funding bids that support the University's contribution to these initiatives in collaboration with key partners.Lead on the creation of a best in class alumni experience that enhances the reputation of University and develops the interactions between past and present students. Achieve fundraising targets for agreed campaigns and projects as part of this.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Drive the delivery of the GBS LEP agreed strategy for growthRepresent and promote the LEP at a senior levelCo-ordinate the delivery of economic development activity using all available resources from Local Authorities, LEP and other partner and member organisationsActively manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure their understanding and secure ‘buy in’ including Local Authority Leaders, Board members, Private Sector CEOs, MPs, Government Ministers and Central Government departments Negotiate with government and other key partners to secure backing for key LEP proposals Identify opportunities and look for innovative ways to maximise economic growth across the region Review, monitor and evaluate the outcomes of LEP projects/programmes

Nottingham, United Kingdom

• Leading the University’s Business Engagement and Innovation Services teams including business partnerships, knowledge transfer and commercialisation • Delivering the new commercial income targets for the University in line with its strategic plan

• leading emda’s regional strategy development and investment portfolio for the business support, enterprise, innovation, technology transfer, business skills, tourism and international agendas• working closely with businesses, business representative organisations, Higher Education Institutions, Local Authorities and other partners to deliver economioc development in the East Midlands• leading the RDA network relationship with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) in the business, international and enterprise policy areas.

Reporting to the Board and responsible for the set up and management of the new company providing business opportunities and specialist support services to the East Midlands Healthcare sector.

Reporting to the Chairman and responsible for managing a Healthcare and Technical Textiles manufacturer and distributor; working in both the branded healthcare and retail supply chain markets.

Reporting to the Business Principal and responsible for contract bidding, account management and delivery of Business Improvement and Change Management projects for a variety of “blue chip” clients. Through this work, I developed a strong track record of winning business and creating strategic change, which resulted in significant improvements in profitability, customer service, productivity and morale within client companies.