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THE FACULTY

Meet the CASE Global Leaders Programme Faculty

The Global Leaders Programme is shaped, developed and delivered by an international faculty of senior university leaders and sector practitioners. Faculty members curate and facilitate the international study tours, as well as deliver the action learning sets and masterclasses.

They are people who have navigated institutional change, built reputations, developed communities, influenced policy and led organisations through uncertainty.

They don't simply teach the theory. They bring the experience.

  • Sue Cunningham

    President and CEO

    CASE

  • Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli

    President

    Royal Society of Edinburgh
    and Former Vice-Chancellor and Principal
    University of Glasgow

  • Professor Mark Scott AO

    Vice-Chancellor and President

    The University of Sydney

  • Professor Evelyn Welch

    Vice-Chancellor and President

    University of Bristol

  • Paul Andrew

    Vice-President Communications and Public Affairs

    Harvard University

  • Kirsten Andrews

    Vice-President, External Engagement

    The University of Sydney

  • Marina Cooper

    Assistant Vice President, Integrated Marketing and Brand

    The Johns Hopkins University

  • Dan Dillon

    Vice-President for Marketing

    University of South Carolina

  • Liesl Elder

    Chief Development and Alumni Engagement Officer

    University of Oxford

  • Andrea Farquhar

    Chief Executive, Internal and External Engagement

    McMaster University

  • Professor Verity Firth AM

    Vice-President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement

    University of New South Wales

  • Dr Jess Gallagher

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement

    The University of Adelaide

  • Jennifer Karlson

    Vice-President, Advancement and Community Engagement

    The University of Queensland

  • Erik Lithander

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Engagement)

    University of Auckland

  • Andrew Monk

    Executive Director of Global Engagement

    University of Bristol

  • Professor Jane Robinson

    Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Business, Partnerships and Place

    Newcastle University

  • Professor Rachel Sandison OBE

    Deputy Vice Chancellor - External Engagement and Vice Principal - External Relations

    University of Glasgow

    CASE Board Treasurer

  • Emma Darwin

    Founder and Director

    Assemble Events

  • Alex Favier

    Founder and Director

    Favier Ltd

    Former Director of Global Reputation and Relations, University of Nottingham

  • Rich Nicholl

    Senior Director, Global Programme Strategy

    CASE

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Hear from past participants

  • “In the context of significant political and financial pressures on the HE sector, the programme provided a valuable opportunity to consider proactive and innovative ways to ensure the ongoing value of universities. It was a rare chance to pause and connect with other university leaders across countries and I appreciated their willingness to share so openly.”

    Professor Jessica Palmer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Engagement, University of Otago.

  • "A timely and highly relevant opportunity to understand the role that philanthropy and advancement has in the global reputation and standing on key institutions in the US. By meeting with the key leaders across a variety of different institutions and organisation I had a front row seat to how it worked from both an operational and strategic perspective."

    Lucinda Parr, Chief Operating Officer and Registrar, University of Bristol

  • The CASE program offers exceptional value, both in terms of its rich content and the opportunity to build meaningful networks across higher education institutions throughout the Commonwealth. Engaging with peers from diverse contexts who are navigating similar challenges has provided me with valuable insights into how we might approach the future of universities in my own country.

    Dr Bruce Frayne, Dean, Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo

  • "The Global Leaders Programme was an unforgettable experience that helped connect me to an unparalleled network of UK and International advancement leaders. Amid uncertain and challenging times for higher education worldwide, the programme is a rare opportunity for university senior leaders to take time out of their day jobs to gain valuable insights and ideas on how to adapt and respond to the opportunities (and threats) facing us. Highly recommend.”

    Kirsty Walker, Vice-President (External Engagement), UCL

  • "A real privilege to spend quality time with a top quality cohort of leaders from the UK, in the front seat of what is going on in the USA right now - thank you CASE for a stimulating tour that has changed the way I think about so many things."

    Professor Rachel Mills CBE, Senior Vice President (Academic), King’s College London

  • “Participating in the GLP was an extraordinary experience. It was an opportunity to meet with sector leaders and peers, to share my experiences and challenges and learn from theirs. It was also a fantastic programme of visits and conversations with university leadership teams as well as leaders of international organisations. I learnt so much and met people I expect to remain in contact with for the rest of my professional life.”

    Khadir Meer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance and Operations, and Clerk, Board of Trustees, SOAS University of London

  • "Excellent opportunity to network, learn and reflect."

    Penny Smith, Director, Strategy, Operations and Engagement, Communications and Marketing, University of Melbourne

  • "I came away with important insights for my own institution as well as UK HE. For busy senior leaders, this week is very much worth your time!"

    Professor Jennifer Hudson, Vice-Provost (Faculties), University College London

  • "The challenges that face Universities at times seem wicked and endless. It was a wonderful investment to meet with colleagues, explore best practice and create innovative solutions so we can do our best work in the service of our communities."

    Professor Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Sydney

  • “Following the visit to the United Nations and the conversation facilitated there by CASE, I was able to develop a link between the UN’s SDG Academic programme and my university now co-hosts one of the UN’s Academic Hubs.”

    Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Business, Partnerships and Place, Newcastle University

  • “A highly beneficial experience providing a global perspective on issues and opportunities for higher education”

    Professor Cheryl Jones, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Health, UNSW

  • “It was great getting to spend time with people in similar roles to my own, facing similar challenges. The Study Tour gave me time to reflect and think more broadly about higher education and the issues we face, outside the demands of my daily job. Definitely recommend.”

    Professor Verity Firth AM, Vice-President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement and Professor of Practice, School of Education, University of New South Wales (UNSW).