Emily Palmer brings a distinctive international profile combining 20 years of experience in EU policy, advocacy and funding with 12 years of senior leadership in academic collaboration. Emily held two executive roles within two major European Universities alliances, as Head of Brussels Office of EuroTech Universities Alliance and Secretary-General of Una Europa. Emily has gained deep insights into complex multi-institutional environments and how to build and deliver coherent strategies across national and regulatory systems. Emily brings significant experience in transformational leadership, governance development, board coordination, external funding, strategic positioning and operational delivery.