Robin Ghurbhurun

An experienced C-Suite executive serving the further education and skills sector over four decades, I am the UK executive lead for Jisc’s FES policy, stakeholder engagement and services. I lead on Jisc’s strategy for supporting member FES institutions with their digital transformation, focused on thought leadership, enhanced professional practice, data insights, business optimisation and ultimately elevating the student and staff digital experience. I also provide executive leadership on artificial intelligence, advisory and training services for both further and higher education; strategic oversight for FES with the Department for Education in England, the Scottish Funding Council, Medr (Welsh Government) and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland on EdTech policy, digital infrastructure planning and investment. Strategic leadership and influence to meet sector wide challenges also focuses my time on the strategic engagement and collaboration with other relevant agencies and digital suppliers.

I am an experienced and former college CEO, trustee and non-executive director, while also having held positions as chair of educational establishments and technology associations. Currently, I am a trustee and chair of the People Committee at the awarding organisation NCFE, a co-opted governor (audit and risk) at Suffolk New College and a council member for education and edtech at techUK.