I am currently Professor of Banking & Applied Economics, Associate Dean Global Engagement & Recruitment, and the Director of our Doctor of Management which is a programme jointly run with the University of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS) in Beijing.Previous to joining Stirling I was Faculty Director for Global Engagement at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nottingham, Associate Dean Global Engagement & Recruitment at Nottingham University Business School and Deputy Director for the Centre for Global Banking & Financial Innovation. I have extensive knowledge and experience of building highly effective teams within Universities having held Programme Leader, Head of Department, Associate Dean and Director roles at both Faculty and School level over the past three decades. My research investigates applied economic issues which have not had the attention of the mainstream. I have written numerous book chapters and a textbook on banking and finance as well as publishing widely in top peer-reviewed international journals such as: Studies in Higher Education; Journal of Social Policy; Urban Studies; Journal of Business Ethics; International Review of Financial Analysis; Human Relations and Environment and Planning A. In the past I have been an editor of a journal and consultant for Marsh plc, Zurich plc; the Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment. I teach modules at postgraduate level in bank theory and financial risk.My current focus is the global education sector, specialising in global research engagement, student recruitment, agent relations and developing partnerships (especially Dual Degrees) with world class universities, presenting research and guest lecturing. I also regularly advise Universities around the globe on all matters global engagement and recruitment.