Head of Accreditation and Strategic Planning, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Gweneth O’Gorman is the Head of Strategic Planning and Head of Accreditation at the Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.
With over 20 years’ experience in higher education, Gwen plays a pivotal role in driving institutional growth and effectiveness based on the core values of integrity, commitment, and excellence.
She has led institutions to determine governance frameworks, besides analyzing and reviewing strategic directions. She facilitated processes to meet international standards of best practice by embedding the tenets of sustainability to build capacity.
Gwen also works as an external reviewer to provide critical guidance to institutions on setting up systems, processes, and procedures. Prior to her career in higher education, Gwen worked in the capital markets as a credit risk analyst.
She has an MA in International Relations, a BA in International Affairs, and diplomas in finance, business, and marketing. She is a member of the Chartered Quality Institute and the Project Management Institute.