Biography

I am currently Associate Dean, Innovation and Business Engagement. This role involves:

• The leadership, co-ordination, development and stimulation of sustainable innovation and business development activity;
• The strategic development, financial appraisal and operational management of innovation and business development activity;
• The development and maintenance of extensive internal and external networks;
• Academic leadership for the Business Services and Research support team;
• Liaison with University Research and Innovation Services, other central services and Faculties.

Previous roles have included:

• Subject Group Leader, Strategy, Enterprise and Risk
• Business Development Director
• MBA Programmes Director
• Subject Group Leader, Strategy and Operations
• Course Leader, Executive MBA

Research interests

Exit Strategies and Strategic Alliances.

Research/applied research work on Strategy, Business Development and Exit Strategices, supported valuable input to MBA strategy teaching and to supervision of MBA consultancy and research projects.

Non-Executive Director and consultancy experience brings a range of senior management issues into my teaching, and to discuss how organisations are approaching these issues.

Consultancy and previous business management experience also support a more holistic perspective to MBA teaching, and to make an effective contribution to the integrative units.