Awarded an MBE for services to arts-based businesses in 2012, I am a creative producer, leader and educator who is passionate about producing inspiring and engaging arts and cultural practice both nationally and internationally. I have been inspired by the international collaborations I have led and delivered with colleagues from across the world including India, Western and Eastern Europe and South Africa which have generated new employment, educational and cultural opportunities for artists, teachers and young people. We may have all come from vastly different backgrounds, but one thing has bound us all: the catalytic powers of culture, education and enterprise which are at the heart of personal and social regeneration.
I have substantial experience of formulating business strategy, leading cultural change, delivering sustainable growth, controlling costs, building national and international partnerships, and leading teams in the cultural and education sectors. I have proven success in leading Third Sector organisations and am expert in establishing strategic alliances with organisation leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives. I am recognised by stakeholders for excellent leadership capabilities in establishing high-performing and cross-functional teams, while maximising human and financial resources.
Areas of Expertise:
* International Partnership Building
* Cultural Production
*Curriculum Development
* Research and Evaluation
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Governance and Leadership
* Staff Training & Development
* Income Generation
* Budgeting & Forecasting
* Process Improvement
* Financial Management
Awarded Most Inspiring Children’s Mentoring Organisation CEO 2023 (UK) for the Global CEO Excellence Awards hosted by CEO Monthly.
This site has an accompanying sister site which takes a more light hearted and irreverent look at the subjects of arts, education and business and I hope that is of interest to you too. I have also set up a publishing house, Nick Owen Publishing, which I hope will provide you with some entertaining and challenging comedy writing, blogging and purchasing opportunities in the years to come. And to cap it all, here’s my Shepherds of the Nation journey into singing and performance, bringing me back to where I started.
In the meantime, please read on and if you’d like to get in touch about any potential collaboration, co-operation or project, please feel free to get in touch!
Nick
Dr. Nick Owen MBE 