Our Academic Advisory Board

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  Stephen Harvey

  Chair of the Academic Advisory Board

  Stephen has forty years of successful teaching, research, policy, governance and senior management experience in the global secondary, tertiary and commercial education sectors. He has held the positions of Founder and Global Managing Director of Cambridge Education Group’s (CEG) ONCAMPUS Higher Education Pathways Division, Head of Higher Education Advisory Services at KPMG Project Manager, Her Majesty’s Government Department for Education Strategy & Innovation Unit and UK Managing Director of Study Group.

  Stephen has also held the positions of joint Director of a Business School, Principal Lecturer, Head of Department in Accounting & Finance and Director of the International Office at two U.K. Universities. Stephen was educated at the Universities of Kent, Bristol, and Sunderland; holds qualified teacher status in the UK; is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

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  Professor Sarah Todd

  Vice President (Global), Griffith University

  Professor Sarah Todd commenced at Griffith in 2013, having previously been with the University of Otago in New Zealand, and leads Griffith’s internationalisation activities. In addition to her role at Griffith, Sarah has been involved with a number of boards and associations related to international education in New Zealand, Australia and globally. Current board appointments include APAIE (Asia Pacific Association for International Education, of which she is immediate past president), IEAA (International Education Association of Australia), the global advisory boards for MSM and the UAE University’s College of Business & Economics, as well as Studyportals’ Asia Pacific advisory board. She is also a member of Universities Australia’s and the Innovative Research Universities’ International Committees, both of which she is former chair.

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  Gary Davies

  Deputy Vice-Chancellor of London Metropolitan

  Gary Davies is Deputy Vice-Chancellor of London Metropolitan University with responsibility for recruitment, marketing, communications and collaborations. He has an MBA in Higher Education Management from the University of London and has worked in higher education student recruitment for over 25 years at institutions across the capital, including London Guildhall University, Institute of Education UCL, London South Bank University and Roehampton University.

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  Dr Holly Hudson

  Associate Vice President for Global Engagement at Texas A&M

  Dr. Holly Hudson, Texas A&M’s Global Engagement VP, leads the department to execute the university’s global strategy. With two decades in international education, she’s a respected figure, contributing to organizations like AIEA and NAFSA. Awarded for her service, she’s active on advisory boards and in standard-setting bodies. Dr. Hudson’s academic background includes degrees in History, Economic Development, and Higher Education Administration. A vocal advocate for equity and inclusion, she shares expertise on various topics regionally and nationally.

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  Paul Loftus

  International Education Strategist

  Paul is an accomplished International Education Strategist with a strong focus on accessibility, sustainability, and conversion through content. With 25 years of experience in the international education marketplace, Paul has worked extensively with public and private universities, colleges, schools, and departments to transform their marketing practices and unlock their full potential. Paul is a founding member of the Climate Action Network for International Education, and is the driving force behind eduKUDU, a prominent higher education solutions company.

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  Richard Valentine

  Cultural Psychologist

  Richard is a Cultural Psychologist with over 25 years of teaching experience and expertise in understanding how culture impacts human behaviour, cognition, and development. He is also an accomplished researcher, writer, and speaker, with a diverse skill set that includes fluency in multiple languages and expertise in occupational consulting.

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  Hugh Sloane

  Hedge Fund Manager and Philanthropist

  Hugh is a highly accomplished hedge fund manager and philanthropist. He completed his education at the University of Bristol, where he earned a degree in Economics and Politics, followed by an MPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford. In 1993, he co-founded Sloane Robinson, a prominent hedge fund headquartered in London. In addition to his professional success, Hugh is deeply committed to making a positive impact in society. As a philanthropist, he has been actively involved in supporting educational initiatives. Hugh’s philanthropy and remarkable achievements in the financial realm exemplify his commitment to excellence and his desire to create a positive legacy.