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Gordon Mackenzie

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Head of Strategic Planning and Policy Development at Queen Margaret University
📍 Greater Edinburgh Area, United Kingdom

Gordon is a strategic leader with a robust background in communications and public engagement, currently serving as the Head of Strategic Planning and Policy Development at Queen Margaret University. His career is marked by high-level leadership roles in the British Army, where he specialized in strategy, media operations, and change management. He holds a doctorate-level qualification in Strategic Leadership.

Outside of his professional life, Gordon maintains a strong connection to his military roots and is committed to honoring fellow veterans. He is also a supporter of the arts and emerging talent, particularly within the Scottish jazz scene, and actively promotes young musicians.

He served as the lead spokesman and Head of Media Operations for the British Forces in Helmand, Afghanistan.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of Strategic Planning and Policy Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Edinburgh Area, United Kingdom
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Higher Education Strategy
As Head of Strategic Planning at Queen Margaret University and an attendee of higher education conferences, he is deeply involved in the sector's future.
Strategic Communications
His extensive career, from military spokesman in a conflict zone to his current role, is built on expertise in strategic communications and public engagement.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Head of Strategic Planning and Policy Development
Queen Margaret University
10-2014 - 3-2022
Head of Engagement, Communcations and Outreach, Army Headquarters Scotland
The British Army
4-2012 - 10-2014
Commanding Officer, Edinburgh Officers Training Corps
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
8-2011 - 3-2012
Spokesman and Head of Media Operations, British Forces Helmand
British Army
10-2008 - 8-2011
SO1 Assistant Head of Education and Training
Defence Media Operations Centre, UK Ministry of Defence
In the press

Media appearances

Court Minutes – 26 April 2023 (University Court). Featured in Queen Margaret University – University Court
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Court Minutes – 22 February 2023 (University Court). Featured in Queen Margaret University – University Court
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Education
Level 8 (Doctorate level) Strategic Leadership and Management
Alliance Manchester Business School
1991 - 1992
Post-graduate diploma course in Journalism
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
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