Tabani Ndlovu
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Goal-oriented professional, skilled leader and analytical problem-solver versed in budget planning, staff oversight and educational programme management. Uses relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections and enhance operations. Brings benefit of industry experience and links to expose students to real life business practice.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Academic Program Chair - Marketing
Higher Colleges of Technology
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2020 - Current
- Academic leadership of the Marketing department, maintaining and reviewing programme quality.
- Introduced new courses in the digital marketing space to equip students with latest digital skills and competences.
- Recruited, supervised and coached a team of academics from diverse backgrounds, all focused on delivering cutting-edge marketing education.
- Created partnerships with industry to develop industry-led curriculum content
- Led accreditation efforts towards attaining AACSB
- Introduced and authored a Marketing Metrics course
- Currently leading the development of a Diploma in Sales & Marketing course.
- Designed tailored training and development programs for faculty.
Non Executive Board Chair
KwaNdlovu Associates
Nottingham, UK
01.2014 - Current
- Overall strategic leadership of a family consultancy business
Assistant Professor - Marketing
Higher Colleges of Technology
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Led various courses, developing new content, embedding applied education to connect the classroom and industry.
- Led the development of new courses and programmes in line with changing industry needs.
- Developed multidisciplinary approaches to education, ensuring high-quality teaching, research and student experiences.
- Managed curriculum design and implementation, developing clear, concise learning methodologies through research and planning.
- Facilitated extra-curricular workshops and student trips to UAE companies.
Non Executive Director / Vice Chair of the Board
The Enthusiasm Trust
Derby, UK
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Provided strategic oversight to the development and delivery of youth programmes to combat anti-social behaviour while promoting employability skills among disaffected youths from the city of Derby.
College Governor (Non Executive Director)
Nottingham College (formerly NCN)
Nottingham, UK
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Part of a board of trustees charged with strategic oversight for the development and delivery of tertiary education to meet the needs of further education students in Nottingham, working collaboratively with industry.
Programme Leader - MSC Marketing
Nottingham Business School
Nottingham, United Kingdom
10.2013 - 07.2017
- Led the MSC Marketing programme, providing strategic oversight to meet stakeholder needs
- Revamped programme content to introduce professional certifications from the CIM.
- Was a co-chair for the AACSB accreditation team
- Managed a team of academic and administrative staff to deliver quality education to graduate students.
- Forged links with industry to deliver mutually-beneficial projects facilitating internships and tailor-made training programmes.
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
E.ON UK Limited
Nottingham, UK
04.2006 - 07.2009
- Led the development and delivery of a CSR strategy aimed at mobilising employees to adopt responsible business practices in accordance with the BITC's 4 strands of CSR.
- Project-managed various change initiatives aimed at engaging employees for maximum buy-in.
- Liaised with external agencies and partners to form strategic alliances, share best practice and showcase organisational activities. Represented the company in major CSR events.
- Set sustainability targets for the company, and plan how achieved those targets.
- Liaised with community leaders and industry personnel to uncover opportunities for improvement.
Head of Sales and Marketing
Transaction Payment Solutions
Harare / Johannesburg, Zimbabwe / South Africa
06.1999 - 10.2003
- Led a team of marketing and sales professionals to develop and deliver agile marketing strategies to meet marketing KPIs.
- oversaw the creation and maintenance of the company's website and other promotion channels.
- Liaise with various suppliers to source products and requisite after sales support
Education
PhD - Management
Oxford Brookes University
UK 08.2009 - 04.2012
Postgraduate Certificate - Digital Marketing
London
UK 10.2020 - 09.2021
Master of Business Administration - Corporate Social Responsibility
University of Nottingham
UK 09.2004 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
National University of Science & Technology
Zimbabwe 08.1994 - 10.1998
Skills
- Programme management
- Curriculum development
- Programme quality management and compliance
- Leadership, coaching, mentoring, faculty training and development
- Accreditation
- Teaching, classroom management
Languages
English
Native
Affiliations
- Fellow of the Institute of Directors
- Member of the chartered Institute of Marketing
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Timeline
Postgraduate Certificate - Digital Marketing
London
10.2020 - 09.2021
Academic Program Chair - Marketing
Higher Colleges of Technology
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Professor - Marketing
Higher Colleges of Technology
08.2017 - 06.2020
Non Executive Director / Vice Chair of the Board
The Enthusiasm Trust
04.2015 - 12.2017
College Governor (Non Executive Director)
Nottingham College (formerly NCN)
03.2015 - 12.2017
Non Executive Board Chair
KwaNdlovu Associates
01.2014 - Current
Programme Leader - MSC Marketing
Nottingham Business School
10.2013 - 07.2017
PhD - Management
Oxford Brookes University
08.2009 - 04.2012
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
E.ON UK Limited
04.2006 - 07.2009
Master of Business Administration - Corporate Social Responsibility
University of Nottingham
09.2004 - 12.2005
Head of Sales and Marketing
Transaction Payment Solutions
06.1999 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
National University of Science & Technology
08.1994 - 10.1998
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