Alun Parry is a leading executive search consultant in the education and not-for-profit sectors. With a particular focus on higher education, he has insight into the issues and challenges impacting educational institutions and professionals. Alun’s expertise in international search for academic and professional leadership talent makes him a trusted partner to clients in the APAC region and beyond.

Professional Focus

  • More than 10 years’ experience in executive search
  • Specialist in the education sector, with additional expertise in leadership development and the not-for-profit sector
  • Focuses primarily on international searches for academic and professional leadership talent
  • Expert in partnering with universities to conduct global searches for Vice-Chancellors and Presidents, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Pro Vice-Chancellors, and senior academic appointments including Deans, Directors of research institutes and Chairs, as well as non-academic director-level roles
  • Regular contributor at education and leadership development conferences

Business Expertise

  • Partner and Head of Higher Education Practice at one of the UK’s leading executive search firms
  • Started career with a number of UK universities in professional roles of increasing seniority

Additional Expertise

  • Education
  • Not-For-Profit
  • Public Sector

Education & Certifications

  • MBA from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in Dublin
  • Bachelor’s degree with honours from Swansea University (UK)

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