Giving new impetus to a strategy function that is already established

The function has existed for several years, held steadily by a well-regarded predecessor. But the environment has changed: significant regulatory and sector shifts, quality frameworks that keep growing denser, higher expectations from funding authorities. The strategy directorate has to move up a level: not be rebuilt, but be moved on.

Consolidate a directorate that is already established while giving it new impetus. Lead and structure the range of services in a dense regulatory context, strengthen local coverage that is still lightly equipped, and bring together a varied set of people (regional directors, quality leads, head office functions) without a direct reporting line over them.

An experienced head office director, at ease with overall management and with the dialogue with funders and supervisory authorities. A strong ability to lead across boundaries and a forward view of public policy in the sector.

You know how to move on what already works, without questioning it for the sake of change. Bringing people together without direct authority does not slow you down: you would rather persuade than impose. You have the perspective that lets you see the sector's shifts before they arrive.