Personal profile
Overview
I have worked in Higher Education, specialising in Business, Management and Leadership for many years. I am passionate about connecting students with real-world businesses and organisations. A key theme for me is also supporting personal and professional development. I have been fortunate enough to teach undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral students in a variety of locations around the world. Prior to joining Hartpury, I was Director of Business Engagament for the University of Gloucestershire, where I led the development of their Apprenticeship programmes. Before that I was Head of Executive Education and Corporate Relations at Nottingham Trent University. I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and I hold a PhD 'An Exploration of Brand Preference in Young Female Adolescents'. My research and supervision interests include aspects of Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Branding and Leadership and Management.
Education/Academic qualification
Marketing, PhD, Brand Preference in Young Female Adolescents , Nottingham Trent University
2001 → 2005
Award Date: 30 Nov 2005
Marketing, MSc Marketing Management, Nottingham Trent University
Award Date: 26 Sept 1996
Business and Finance, HNC
Award Date: 30 Jun 1987
External positions
Acting Dean of Business and Enterprise, University of Gloucestershire
17 Apr 2017 → 31 May 2018
Director of Business Engagement and Partnerships, University of Gloucestershire
1 Feb 2017 → 30 Mar 2024
Head of Executive Education and Corporate Relations, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University
1 Jun 2012 → 31 Jan 2017
Principal Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University
1 Sept 1994 → 31 May 2012