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Transformation and Program Management subject-matter-expert with over two decades of experience in program and project management, quality, strategy, performance and change management for prestigious UAE and UK institutions. Holds a PhD in Management, Masters in Management and Organizational Development, PRINCE2, ISO certification’s.
Translates Board-level strategy into major, multi-year transformation programs, which align vision with value and deliver significant organizational benefits; expert knowledge of strategic development, policy development, operating and governance modelling, process re-engineering and human capital alignment.
Directs on-time, on-budget delivery of large-scale organization transformation programs for higher education institutions; expert in full lifecycle management of multi-million-dollar projects, leveraging 20 years’ international project delivery experience, deep understanding of higher education practices, trends and issues, and strong IT skills.
Enables change in large, complex organizations, with strong ability to collaborate, mobilize and influence multi-cultural stakeholder groups; unlocks synergies and mitigates competing priorities through leadership skills, management skills, superior interpersonal skills, transparency and flexibility. Talented leader of cross-functional teams.

Maximizer | Competition | Strategic | Activator | Empathy
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Dr. David Carter

Doctorate in Management

Dr. David Carter
Born: United Kingdom (UK) 1971.
Based: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Status: Transformation Adviser (HCT).

Based in the UAE for the past six years, within education and over ten years of teaching experience, together with twenty years of experience working in the UK engineering transformational change, through project management, quality management and performance management roles.

Career Highlights Include:

Nikai Award for Innovation within Education $10,000 Prize (2013).  
Educator of the Year (2014).  
UK Government Good Communications Award for Innovation (2010).  
Higher Colleges of Technology Excellence Award for Innovation (2015).  
Higher Colleges of Technology Excellence Award for Leadership (2014).  
Educator of the Year (2014).  
Higher Colleges of Technology Excellence Award for Developing Professional Development (2013).  
Higher Colleges of Technology Excellence Award for Curriculum Development (2012).