Kevin Newport

Biography

Kevin is a lecturer in Strategy and Transformation in the School of Business Computing and Social Sciences.  He joined the School in 2023 after careers in Educational Broadcasting, BBC Broadcasting Management, Management Consulting in Telecommunications, Technology and Media, and Senior Executive/Board positions in International Media and Technology companies.

He has authored books, journal articles and conference thought leadership papers on subjects as diverse as energy strategy, environmental pollution, educational broadcasting, cloud computing and IoT, and broadcast media strategy and policy.

In his former role as a Producer for the BBC he produced over 100 programmes and series in genres ranging from science and technology documentaries to drama and current affairs.  Later he was interim managing director for an international outside broadcast company and he also won 7 international film awards for his productions.

His current teaching focus is on postgraduate modules on business projects, crisis communications, information exchange and sustainable hospitality/tourism.

Experience and Qualifications

• 18 years’ experience as Company President/CEO/SVP/MD/Board Director with full P&L experience in Enterprises ranging from £1 – 350m turnover (with Group turnover up to £3.5bn). Responsible for members of staff ranging in numbers from 5 to 1,500 across 4 Countries.
• 7 years’ experience as Executive Management Consultant (including Practice Director) for companies such as E&Y, PWC, Cap Gemini, and working on assignments with companies such as McKinsey & Co and Deloitte.
• 14 years’ experience in Educational Broadcasting as Producer/Executive Producer/Director, producing over 100 Programmes and Series for schools, under and post-graduate programmes and series (of which 7 won international awards).  Followed by roles in BBC Television Management.
• BSc Hons in Environmental Science from University of Plymouth, Research Studentship, Fellow and Lecturer at the Open University/UWE (13 published papers).