Dr. Fiona Lennoxsmith

Here is a professional biography for Fiona Lennoxsmith: Fiona Lennoxsmith is a strategic leader
in higher education with extensive experience in organizational transformation, leadership
development, and global partnerships.
She currently serves as the Head of Leadership, Management and Governance at Advance HE,
where she leads expert teams to shape sector-wide approaches to leadership and governance.
Her work involves high-level consultancy for ministers and institutional leaders internationally,
including recent initiatives across the MENA region, Ireland, and Ukraine. Before joining Advance
HE, Fiona spent over two decades at London Business School (LBS) in various senior capacities.
As the Director of Executive MBA Programmes, she managed a multi-million-pound portfolio
of globally ranked programs and successfully secured UAE Ministry of Education accreditation
for the EMBA in Dubai. She was also instrumental in the founding and ranking success of the
Masters in Management (MiM) program, which achieved a top-three global ranking during
her tenure.
In addition to her leadership roles, Fiona is an experienced executive coach, delivering
360-degree coaching for senior leaders at institutions such as the University of Cambridge. She
is a recognized thought leader, frequently contributing to academic podcasts and presenting
at international conferences like the EMBA Council and EFMD.