George Kunnath
Director of Executive Education at Roffey Park Institute- Claim this Profile
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Britha Padkin
George is highly gifted in people skills, which combined with his academic background and expertise, makes him a great asset for any business or government.
Britha Padkin
George is highly gifted in people skills, which combined with his academic background and expertise, makes him a great asset for any business or government.
Britha Padkin
George is highly gifted in people skills, which combined with his academic background and expertise, makes him a great asset for any business or government.
Britha Padkin
George is highly gifted in people skills, which combined with his academic background and expertise, makes him a great asset for any business or government.
Credentials
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Organisational Development Practitioners Programme
Roffey Park InstituteDec, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Practical Coaching Skills
Roffey Park InstituteJul, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Art of Facilitation
Roffey Park InstituteFeb, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Hostile Environment Training
REDR UKJun, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Political Economy Analysis in Action (2014)
Department for International Development (DFID)Mar, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Managing European Commission Contracts
Bond UniversityJan, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate Programme in Knowledge Management
University of Stellenbosch Business SchoolJan, 2005- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate in Parliamentary Management Skills Programme
University of Stellenbosch Business SchoolJan, 2004- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management for Development (PMD Pro Level 1)
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Systemic Team Coaching
AoEC - The Academy of Executive Coaching
Experience
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Roffey Park Institute
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Executive Education
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Jul 2022 - Present
Oversee Roffey Park Institutes executive education division which provides open, in-house and tailored programmes in Leadership and Management, Organisational Learning, Organisational Development and Design.
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Director Open and On-Demand Learning
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Jun 2021 - Sep 2022
Responsible for shaping and leading the Open Learning portfolio of activities & products for Roffey Park Institute. Contributing to the overall vision, direction, and strategic plan of Roffey Park as part of the Senior Management Team and providing strategic leadership to the organisation and its stakeholders in order to achieve the vision. Improve performance by seeking innovative solutions to achieve an exceptional learner experience.
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Senior Consultant
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2021
Management and leadership development consulting and supporting diversity and inclusion programmes to develop BAME talent in the various sectors. Working to develop high performing and effective teams and senior leadership especially in the public sector, NHS and international NGOs. Developing future-focused leadership and resilient organisations. Co-creating culture change initiatives through inclusive, adaptive and authentic leadership.
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Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)
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United Kingdom
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International Affairs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Director Europe and Africa
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Jul 2015 - Oct 2018
• Develop the strategic direction for WFDs work in Europe and Africa, and guiding individual country strategies for 14 country offices. • Providing thought leadership in policy areas such as the cost of politics and human rights; • Overseeing the effective management of programmes by UK and field staff; • Business development and collaborating with key donors such as the EU, DFD, FCO, World Bank, GIZ and SIDA; • Supporting M&E, learning, innovation, research and policy development within the region. • Conducting political economy and context analysis; • Design of new programmes and quality assurance of delivery; • Ensuring programmes are politically sensitive, make a positive impact, are sustainable, offer value for money, utilise learning, and adaptive to changing context and risks; • Relationship management with clients, donors and networking with international organisations, embassies, donors, universities and potential partners;
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Head of Programmes (Europe and Central Asia)
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May 2013 - Jun 2015
Oversee WFD's Eastern Europe and Central Asia Political Party, Civil Society and Parliamentary Strengthening Programme Portfolio.• Pioneered WFD’s collaborative approach to demand-led policy development; • Developing WFDs strategy for Eastern Europe and Central Asia; • Portfolio management; • Developing programme staff and supporting the development of regional and national programmes; • Establishing field offices in selected countries; • CSO grant management; • Introducing programme management practices; • Business development primarily with the European Union, UNDP and DFID;
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Westminster Consortium Programme Director
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Oct 2008 - Apr 2013
Directed the legislative strengthening programmes of the Westminster Consortium for Parliaments and Democracy working with the parliaments of Lebanon, Uganda, Mozambique, Georgia, Ukraine, Morocco and Mozambique. Coordinated the work of the consortium partners: the Westminister Foundation for Democracy, the House of Commons, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, the International Bar Association, the National Audit Office, and the University of Essex. The programmes focus on a diverse range of demand-led issues such as financial oversight, parliamentary process and management, access to information and rule of law and human rights. The programme established three parliamentary training centres including the Arab Institute for Parliamentary Training and Legislative Studies.
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Manager:Project Management Office
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Jan 2003 - Sep 2008
• Established the Project Management Office and introduced project methodology; • Development of the parliament's strategic plan project portfolio for the transformation of the SA parliament to a truly People Parliament; • Providing senior management advice on programme business cases, budgets, risks and implementation challenges; • Managing the PMO’s project portfolio and ensuring that each project follows the project lifecycle from initiation, planning, execution and closure; • Developing project teams and ensure that each project was adequately resourced; • Project managed the successful 117th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly
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Distance Learning Manager
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1999 - 2003
• The conceptualization, develop and commercialise of online distance learning products; • Marketing and promotion of online distance learning products; • Management of distance learning administrative team, budgets and student support services; • The conceptualization, develop and commercialise of online distance learning products; • Marketing and promotion of online distance learning products; • Management of distance learning administrative team, budgets and student support services;
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UNDP
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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MIS Officer
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1995 - 1997
• Managed the establishment of the UN Common Services in South Africa; • Responsible for the common services ICT systems • Secretary of the Interagency Contracts Committee. • Implemented the UNETPSA website to process and award scholarships to returning South African exiles. • Managed the establishment of the UN Common Services in South Africa; • Responsible for the common services ICT systems • Secretary of the Interagency Contracts Committee. • Implemented the UNETPSA website to process and award scholarships to returning South African exiles.
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UNICEF
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Programme Officer
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1994 - 1994
• The management of UNICEF’s Global Field Support System (GFSS) in South Africa for budget control and programme monitoring; • Donor reporting of funds utilisation and results. • The management of UNICEF’s Global Field Support System (GFSS) in South Africa for budget control and programme monitoring; • Donor reporting of funds utilisation and results.
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Education
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2000 - 2001
University of Cape Town
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
1987 - 1992
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications -
1998 -
His People Institute
Diploma in Intellectual and Social History, Worldviews
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