James Brown

Head of Operations & Governance

James has extensive experience in operational and governance management, specialising in grant and program management, and building international partnerships with funders, collaborators and stakeholders. He excels in driving change and innovation to help organisations transition to more impactful ways of working toward their strategic vision.

Current work

James is accountable for the overall Operations and Governance of the CSHR group. He defines and agrees objectives and deliverables aligned with the Centre’s strategic objectives with the CEO, taking ownership of successful achievement and execution. Additionally, James manages the Operations team to ensure effective governance of and operational support for the Centre and the team overall.

Previous experience

James worked most recently at UAE University in Abu Dhabi, advising on a major transformation project as part of the country's transition to a knowledge-based innovation economy. Previously, he was Assistant Head of the Postdoctoral Academy at the University of Cambridge and prior to that he helped set up the Cambridge Muslim College, including key roles in the creation of a unique new degree programme in partnership with the Open University. He has a doctorate in Asian & Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Cambridge.