Mak Sharma
Provost (Chief Academic Officer Research, Enterprise and Business Development Lead) @School of Coding & AI
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WORK HISTORY
Provost (Chief Academic Officer Research, Enterprise and Business Development Lead) @School of Coding & AI
Birmingham, GB
Leading on: Academic Strategy, Research & Enterprise and National & International Business Development.In my new role I am responsible for:Academic & Strategic Leadership:• Leading the institution’s academic mission as the Chief Academic Officer, shaping strategy for teaching, learning, and research.• Overseeing academic quality, curriculum standards, and the effective delivery of all programmes.• Deputising for the Principal/CEO and guiding academic strategy through Heads of Department and Subject Leads.• Driving excellence in research, knowledge exchange, and innovative teaching practices.Resource & People Management:• Leading academic staffing, talent development, and senior faculty recruitment.• Managing academic budgets and the effective use of physical assets such as laboratories, equipment, and research facilities.• Ensuring strong academic assurance, regulatory compliance, and high quality student outcomes.Governance, Risk & Community• Supporting institutional risk management, including risks linked to partnerships and specialist academic activities.• Promoting an inclusive, high performing community for staff and students.National & International Partnerships and Business Development• Developing and leading national and international academic partnerships, including joint programmes and research collaborations.• Building strong employer and industry links to enhance research impact and student employability.• Expanding the School of Coding and AI’s global profile through transnational education, international pathways, and mobility programmes.• Driving commercial and business development opportunities through strategic collaboration with industry, government, and global partners.• Representing the institution in national and international forums to strengthen influence and reputation.
EDUCATION
Birmingham City University
B.Eng, PgC, MA.Ed, Field of study: Electronics, Software, Communciations, Networks, Education
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ABOUT MAK SHARMA
After 36 years in a leadership role at BCU, I took on another leadership role as Dean of Business Development (Global) at GEDU (GBS).I secured this role due to the experience and expertise I developed at BCU under the guidance of international leaders such as Prof. Andy Aftelak and Prof. Julian Beer - thank you all at BCU for enabling this to happen. In my 2 years at GEDU, I believe, I made substantial impact across a number of business areas. Thanks to Matthew Hornshaw for his support in achieving this.I have now secured a role as Provost (Chief Academic Officer) at the School of Coding and AI. Again this was due to my extensive experience at BCU. I am forever thankful to all my team and managers who supported me.
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