Dr Richard Bowen has established a distinguished career spanning several decades, demonstrating extensive industry experience across the scientific research, business, and education sectors. He has served in prominent leadership roles—including Chief Scientist at a government-owned minerals technology enterprise, Chair of biotechnology initiatives, and Head of Strategic Initiatives for major joint ventures—thereby cultivating both depth and breadth in his expertise. His work has taken him to multiple continents, reflecting the truly global scope of his professional engagements. As a testament to his influence, he spearheaded large-scale projects that integrated research, product innovation, and policy development to advance entire industry sectors.
A number of prestigious accolades and affiliations attest to Dr Bowen’s standing among peers and industry bodies. He was recognised as a “High Performing Director” through external benchmarking and has received government awards for innovation in training and workforce development. Further endorsements include a director’s medal for outstanding academic achievement in his MBA, alongside professional fellowships that validate his high-level management and strategic capabilities. Additionally, his appointment as an Honorary Professorial Research Associate at a major university illustrates the esteem in which he is held by academic institutions.
Dr Bowen’s willingness to pass on his practical knowledge is evident in his numerous contributions to formal education and industry training. As Director of a Business School, he designed relevant programs to address urgent skills gaps, and his leadership of curriculum working groups resulted in enhanced vocational pathways for critical industries. He has also published extensively—across journals, reports, and thought leadership pieces—thereby sharing his insights with both specialist and mainstream audiences. Moreover, he has advocated strongly for the recognition of hands-on expertise, arguing that practical skills form the cornerstone of real-world productivity. Whether through mentoring, teaching, or collaborative industry projects, Dr Bowen consistently strives to empower the next generation of professionals. This fusion of international experience, respected peer recognition, and genuine knowledge-sharing underscores his suitability for recognition as the Global Ambassador for Industry Professor Association.
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As CEO of Industry Professor Association, I have a passion for education and learning that leads towards a productive outcome for Industry. The Industry Professor Association is a non-profit organisation that recognises industry expertise and experience and helps members gain the ultimate recognition of their Industry career. We also help organise their industry expertise by converting it into digital learning products and sharing it with a learner hungry world.
As a previous Head of School – Southbank Institute of Technology, it gave me great insight into educational design, corporate client learning needs, government policy and strategies. My goal was to meet the needs of industry in regards to providing graduates who were highly trained in practical skills and employability skills. Whilst meeting the learning style of a generation that is highly engaging with communication channels, and immersed in collaboration to gain learning at their time, place and pace.