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Chris Baynard–Smith

Chris Baynard–Smith

Operations Manager

Chris comes from Oxford originally and has worked in UK Higher Education for more than 20 years in admissions, recruitment, and operations. He has worked at DGHE since 2018 and thoroughly enjoys the collaborative working style with his talented colleagues.

When he is not working, Chris enjoys travel, squash, tennis, running, and outdoor activities with his kids such as camping and hiking.

Management & Administration Team

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Dr John Sanders

Director of Higher Education

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Paul Talan

Head of Centre

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Professor Rob McCusker

Head of Academic Delivery & Development

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Sofia Tsutskareva

Data and System Officer

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Sima Sanders

Registrar & Head of Student Finances

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Vanessa Zanini

Student Finance & Payments Coordinator

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Seran Dalvi

Head of Admissions

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Vikrant Dogra

Senior Admissions Officer

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Osvaldo Zanini

Student Services Officer

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Md Noor Ali

Admissions Officer

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Meranda Campbell

Head of Academic Administration

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Monika Czaplicka

Academic Administrator & Exams Officer

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Dinais Tobi

Academic Administration Officer

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Amina Lechkhab

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor

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Wai Ann Chan

Academic Admin Support Officer

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Yuliya Kovalchuk

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor

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Anne Whitehead

Head of Marketing & Communications

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Konstantina Diamantidi

Marketing, Communications & Events Coordinator

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Marina Marzotto

Digital Marketing & Communications Executive

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Abeer Ahmed

Recruitment Officer

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Gordana Ristovic

Events, Outreach & Communications Officer

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Fiona Nouri

Head of Student Experience & Wellbeing

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Roger Martin

Careers and Employability Advisor

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Mark Pester

Librarian & Learning Services Administrator

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Adrian Fabrizio Banchon

Linux System Administrator & Digital Learning Technologist

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Sidd Ntanis

IT Support Technician

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