Our Team

Leadership & Advisory Team


Experienced. Independent. Trusted.

The SC is led by a multidisciplinary team of senior advisors, academics, and practitioners with extensive experience in strategy, governance, education, and technology policy.
Our team has advised ministers, regulators, university leadership, and C-suite executives, and has contributed to national-level initiatives, institutional reform programmes, and international partnerships.
Rather than operating as individual consultants, we work as integrated engagement teams – combining strategic, sectoral, and regional expertise to deliver outcomes that are practical, credible, and sustainable.
Our advisors bring:

  • Senior leadership and board advisory experience
  • Academic and applied research credibility
  • International delivery experience across the UK, Middle East, and Central Asia
  • Deep understanding of public-sector, education, and regulated environments

Abraham Althonayan
Abraham Althonayan
PhD, Professor

Senior Executive, Senior Fellow (SFHEA), Executive Coach

John M Sharp
John M Sharp
PhD, Professor

Senior Executive, Strategic Development and Implementation Expert

Joanna Michalska
Joanna Michalska
PhD

Senior Executive, Senior Fellow (SFHEA), Executive Coach

Bella Gazdiyeva
Bella Gazdiyeva
PhD, Professor

Programme Executive, Communication and Leadership Expert

Afnan Al-Shuaiby
Afnan Al-Shuaiby
PhD

Programme Executive, Founder and CEO, Senior Manager Executive

Olga Glushkovskaya
Olga Glushkovskaya
MPA, Lecturer

Director of Operations, Business Transformation Expert, Executive Coach

Dana Jantemirova
Dana Jantemirova
PhD

Senior Coach, Programme Leader

Makpal Shalabayeva
Makpal Shalabayeva
MComp

Chief Digital Officer, International IT Expert