Head of International

• Apr 2023 - Present

Regional Director APAC

• Nov 2021 - Apr 2023

Leadership of the growth strategy across the APAC region. Delivering the ambitious goals to scale the impact of the Social Enterprise Academy international network across existing and new markets.

Associate Director of Global Partnerships

• May 2020 - Nov 2021

Development of global partnerships to support young people, social enterprises and communities to thrive through learning programmes in leadership and social entrepreneurship.

United Kingdom, Consultant

• Feb 2023 - Present

Working with AVPN UK members to support their priorities in Asia. Working with AVPN UK members to support their priorities in Asia.

Clore Fellow

• Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

Experienced Leader Cohort 2021 A nine month social leadership programme working with 24 peers from across the UK in the social sector. Experienced Leader Cohort 2021 A nine month social leadership programme working with 24 peers from across the UK in the social sector.

Associate Programme Director

• Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

Supporting the development and delivery of the UK-Bangladesh LEAD programme in partnership with the British Council, Common Purpose and Porticus. The aim is to support Bangladeshi Diaspora leaders to increase their impact both in Bangladesh and in the UK, and to provide mentorship and expertise to young leaders working on social action projects in Bangladesh. The social action projects will address three key areas of Bangladesh's development linked to the Sustainable Development Goals of Social entrepreneurship, Climate impact and Democratic inclusion. Show less

Director of Society, East Asia

• Oct 2015 - Sep 2019

Leadership of the British Council's social development programmes across Northeast and Southeast Asia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Programmatic focus on social enterprise, youth and civil society. Led strategy, planning and operational management including growth of the portfolio through diverse income streams.•Led a highly impactful portfolio worth £12.5m annual turnover in social entrepreneurship, civil society strengthening and access to justice with a diverse range of funders including the FCO, EU, DFID, national governments and the private sector.•Project Director for an innovative 1.2m EUR EU funded programme supporting the development of community social enterprises in the Bangsamoro (Southern Philippines).•Project Director for a £2m programme across Southeast Asia supporting the development of policy and practice in social entrepreneurship working with multiple partners and funders. Show less

Business Development Manager

• Oct 2010 - Oct 2015

Leadership of international development opportunities and partnerships across the Middle East and North Africa, South Asia and Europe which included clients such as UK Government, EU, DFID and the World Bank. •Bid manager for the largest opportunity ever pursued by the British Council, successfully securing £840m to deliver Erasmus+ as the UK's National Agency. Erasmus+ is the EU's programme for education, training, youth and sport.•Secured contract pursuits worth £10m in education and access to justice.•Development of international education and society products and services. Show less

Programme and Partnerships Development Manager (secondment)

• May 2008 - Oct 2010

Led the design and development of projects in the Middle East, South Asia and Central Asia for Global Xchange, a flagship UK and overseas youth volunteering and community development programme. • Launched the flagship programme in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen, Oman, Morocco and Lebanon. •Led strategic partnerships with UK and international youth and community partners. Led the design and development of projects in the Middle East, South Asia and Central Asia for Global Xchange, a flagship UK and overseas youth volunteering and community development programme. • Launched the flagship programme in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen, Oman, Morocco and Lebanon. •Led strategic partnerships with UK and international youth and community partners.

Youth and Intercultural Dialogue Programmes Manager

• Jan 2005 - May 2008

Managed international youth and intercultural projects as part of a UK government £18M programme working across cities and regions in the UK and in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.•Supported high level policy dialogues between young people and government.•Leadership of partnerships between UK youth organisations with overseas partners•Design and delivery of projects and programmes in active citizenship, intecultural dialogue and community development.

Scholarships Manager

• Sep 2003 - Jan 2005

Management of over 400 international scholars studying in further and higher education institutions in the West Midlands. Scholarships included the prestigious Chevening programme funded by the FCO.•First point of contact for welfare support.•Academic monitoring and reporting to scholarship clients.•Relationship management of universities, educational bodies, local authorities and regional development agencies.

English Language Teacher

• Sep 2002 - Sep 2003

Teaching English to 5-18 year olds Teaching English to 5-18 year olds