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Drew is Chair of the board of USL and former Director of ICT for the University of Lincoln. He joined both the University and the Education sector in January 2012 after spending over 25 years in a range of roles gaining experience in creating and implementing ICT strategy whilst working for global businesses including most recently as IT Director for Staples supporting the retail, e-commerce and logistics operations in the UK and the Staples European B2B operation. Drew has been an active member of UCISA since joining the sector and was been a trustee of UCISA from 2015 to 2021.

Dean is Trustee Treasurer of ucisa, Director of USL Ltd. and Assistant Director of Digital and Information Services at the University of Aberdeen. With a career spanning over 30 years he is highly experienced leader of strategy, vision and change. Has held a number of senior roles within the University and NHS managing relationships with and between key stakeholders, recent focus has been on business growth and shared services across the city. A chartered IT professional, he was awarded a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors (IoD) in 2009. Currently Director and Chair of Garthdee Alpine Sports, Trustee Director of Sport Aberdeen, Director of Medical Illustration at NHS Grampian and committee member of IoD Aberdeen branch. Dean participates in many sports and enjoys all aspects of keeping active outdoors; he has also gained professional qualifications in fitness training.

Nicky helps companies develop their people and make transformative and sustainable improvements in leadership and culture. Her insight is drawn from 27 years in strategy, command and training roles in the British Army and MOD, achieving the rank of Brigadier. She supports executive teams and individuals as a leadership and career coach.