Michael Gray
Business Development Lead
Research and Knowledge Exchange ServicesMichael is Business Development Lead within Knowledge Exchange and Apprenticeships, having joined the University in June 2023. He is responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with employers and external stakeholders to support Graduate Apprenticeship recruitment and identify opportunities for knowledge exchange, innovation, continuing professional development, and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.
Working across industry, the public sector, the third sector and professional bodies, Michael helps organisations engage with the University's expertise to address business challenges and create mutually beneficial partnerships.
Prior to joining Glasgow Caledonian University, Michael spent almost five years at the University of Glasgow, where he specialised in Knowledge Exchange and Research Impact. Earlier in his career, he worked for nearly a decade with Nielsen, the global market research company, holding a range of consultancy, operational, account management and data analytics roles.