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Ahmad has extensive private and public higher education experience within the UK, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa region where he worked for the Superior Institute of Science & Technology (SIST), Cardiff Metropolitan University and Sunderland University within a number of roles including: Learning & Development Director, Business Director, and Admission's Director. His expertise lies in the globalisation of UK education and loves the challenge of bringing authentic UK education to developing countries where the quality of teaching requires modernisation with the overall improvement of quality and standards.

Ahmad has contributed to strategy and has managed large scale collaborative and student recruitment projects worldwide working with a number of highly ranked universities and organisations.

Ahmad was part of the Management Team at the European Commission funded Tempus Programme which supported the modernisation of higher education within a number of European, Middle Eastern and North African Universities.

Ahmad has successful experience of large-scale digital campaigns within higher education across the Middle East and North Africa where he was able to deliver substantial revenue within specific budgets and time frames.

Judith has a proven track record of leading comprehensive internationalisation agendas at the highest level in Higher Education. She has personally developed, produced and led the implementation of International Strategies. She has significant experience of leading TNE activities, including the development of partnerships (joint and dual degrees, franchise, validation, articulation and progression) that have resulted in increase in profile and reputation, student numbers and financial contribution.

Judith is Managing Director of JL Education Consultants Ltd. At JLEC Judith provides interim management solutions, project planning and delivery, coaching and training sessions across a range of academic and professional areas including strategic leadership, internationalisation, marketing and change management.

Judith's academic background, as a Professor of Advanced Language Study, with a specialism in change management, means she is well placed to assist institutions in making change happen. Judith is a Fellow of the HEA and has authored books and articles in applied linguistics, change management and international education. She has presented at national and international conferences, and worked in an advisory capacity for many institutions, governments, businesses and national agencies. Judith has extensive experience on external boards and is currently Chair of the Navitas Board of Directors. She is acutely aware of the importance of ensuring sustainability in the business whilst managing risk through robust governance and management policies and procedures.