I am a chartered insurer and lecturer in Business Management at the London Campus.
My academic and professional interests lie at the intersection of strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, risk management and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on bringing theory and practice.
I have extensive experience in both academia and industry, leading initiatives that enhance organisational performance through transformations and organisational development while driving professional development.
My teaching is grounded in experiential learning and simulation-based pedagogy, with a strong focus on connecting theory to practice. At York St John I teach across undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes, including Contemporary Workforce Management, Social Enterprise and Innovation. I serve as Programme Director for the PGCert in Action Learning Facilitation (ALFA), where I support professionals in developing reflective and facilitative practice.
In the classroom I use case studies, live projects and interactive learning methods to encourage students to think critically, creatively and ethically about contemporary business challenges. I also place emphasis on reflective practice and collaboration, supporting students to develop not only their academic knowledge but also the confidence, skills and professional mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.
My research focuses on the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, risk and workforce management, with particular interest in how organisations can leverage diverse tools and resources to enhance performance. I explore themes such as entrepreneurial design thinking, creativity in SMEs, and the role of innovation in driving sustainable growth. I am also interested in how artificial intelligence and digital tools reshape entrepreneurship and value creation. I am open to research supervision in strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, value creation and risk management.
Alongside this, I investigate experiential and simulation-based pedagogy in management education, examining how immersive approaches can strengthen employability, critical thinking and professional readiness.
Recent publications
I am a member of the AACSB accreditation team at York St John University, contributing to the continuous enhancement of academic quality and standards in business education.
As a Chartered Insurer (ACII) and General Secretary of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Bedford and Milton Keynes, I support professional development, member engagement, and industry collaboration.
As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE), I am committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
I also serve as Co-convenor of the Methods and Global South community within MethodsNET (Methods Excellence Network), contributing to the advancement of inclusive and globally relevant research methodologies.
