Wendy Parvin

Founder and Director @Conversations With Purpose

Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

I have extensive experience in higher education, professional services, and the creative and cultural industries, specialising in business development, leadership training, and knowledge exchange. As a Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and strategic consultant, I have designed and delivered executive education, postgraduate programmes, and industry partnerships.My expertise includes: Entrepreneurial Leadership – Leadership development, innovation, and strategic growth, particularly in higher education and professional services. Business Development & Knowledge Exchange – Securing funding, managing partnerships, and facilitating knowledge transfer between universities and industry. Executive & Leadership Training – Designing and delivering programmes for postgraduates, executives, and professionals in the UK and internationally. Higher Education & Research Commercialisation – Experience as a senior lecturer, project manager, and consultant, including international collaborations. Graduate Venture Creation – Leadership in enterprise education, including directing ERDF-funded programmes like GLEAM, which was cited in the Government’s Denholm Report on Higher Education and won The European Training Foundation Best Practice Regional Award.I also run Conversations With Purpose Ltd, delivering leadership development and strategic consultancy across sectors. Developed and delivered a national Entrepreneurial Leadership Development Programme for senior partners at Haines Watts Chartered Accountants, fostering innovation and strategic growth.• Led AHRC and ERDF-funded knowledge transfer and business development support events for Teesside University’s Creative Fuse over 5 years, facilitating partnerships between academia and industry.• Designed and delivered Higher Education training programs in various countries, including Libya, Sri Lanka, and Egypt, promoting entrepreneurship and knowledge exchange

Durham University

Master’s Degree, Entrepreneurship

Teesside University

Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education , Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Durham University Business School

Master's degree, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Northumbria University

Bachelor's Degree, Creative Arts - Major Theatre in Education

Laban Centre at Goldsmiths College, University of London

BA Hons Dance Theatre, Contemporary Dance