Partnerships · Research · Writing
I work across higher education, creative industries and public value, bringing institutions and ideas together around partnerships, programmes and public-facing work.
Recommendations
Cultural Heritage Curator · National Trust
Cultural heritage and Asian art
We worked together on a strategic partnership between the Bagri Foundation and the Prince’s School of Traditional Art, and later on a partnership between The Open University and the British Museum.
“It has been excellent to work with Sam whilst structuring a strategic partnership between the Bagri Foundation and the Prince’s School of Traditional Art. He is insightful, personable and methodical.”
Global Policy and Political Lead · Greenpeace International
Environmental and international policy
We collaborated together on the Omnibus Clapham campaign which later became Omnibus Theatre.
“Sam is a shrewd thinker with real passion, energy and commitment to his work. He is incredibly motivated and proactive.”
Visiting Fellow and Professor of Work and Organisational Psychology · The King’s Fund and Lancaster University
Health and care leadership, organisational culture and teamwork
Michael was leading Aston Business School and supported an enterprise I was developing.
“Samuel possesses the unusual combination of outstanding ideas coupled with the entrepreneurial energy necessary to develop those ideas into viable and valuable projects.”
Former Director of Strategy, Planning and Resources · Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The Open University
Higher education strategy, planning and professional services
Roger managed me directly in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
“Sam brought great energy to the Faculty on both the Academic and Professional Services fronts, bringing new and exciting ideas to a range of varied issues. He is an independent and innovative thinker, taking ideas through from inception and development to implementation.”
Professor Emeritus of Economics Education and Former Executive Dean · Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The Open University
Higher education leadership and economics education
Ian managed me directly while he was Executive Dean of the Faculty.
“I really enjoyed working with Sam, who is both a strategic thinker and unafraid to get into the details and hard work of exploring, developing and sustaining new partnerships. He is self-motivated, proactive and highly committed.”