Ms Leena Dattani-Demirci

Job: Head of Student Success & Professional Development

Faculty: Business and Law

School/department: Leicester Castle Business School

Address: De ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ University, The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH

T: N/A

E: leena.demirci@dmu.ac.uk

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Personal profile

As Head of Student Success and Professional Development at DMU's Business and Law School, Leena is dedicated to advancing business education. She holds Certified Management & Business Educator (CMBE) status, demonstrating her commitment to professional development.

Currently pursuing a doctorate at Leicester Castle Business School, Leena explores the experiences of under-represented groups in Higher Education. She is a certified coach with a Distinction in Postgraduate Coaching and is qualified by the British Psychological Society to use various psychometric tools. Her expertise includes executive career coaching and strengths-based interviewing.

Leena has extensive experience across private, public, and non-profit sectors, focusing on bridging academia and the workplace. She has designed top-tier professional development programs, always centering on the student experience for both home and international student audiences. 

She leads the Faculty Employability & Graduate Outcomes Steering Group, sits on the Faculty Leadership board and  collaborates with industry to integrate real world practice insights into the curriculum. Leena is passionate about the early careers space and supports students' transitions into global careers, fostering strong industry connections and community ties.

For collaboration opportunities, connect with Leena on LinkedIn or via email.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Publications and outputs

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Research interests/expertise

Leena interests include: Student Engagment & Experience, the intersection of class, gender and ethicity in early career transitions, The hidden job market, Diversity and Inclusion within HE and the Graduate Labour Market. 

As a Doctoral Candidate  Leena is passionate about inclusion in higher education and this is a key area of focus in her research.

Areas of teaching

Professional Development Programmes (Topics Include: Developing Teams. Networking for Career Success, Competency and Strengths Based Interviewing, Assessment Centre Deisgn, Presentation Skills and other topics related to career planning, education and work readiness. 

 

 

 

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled on the Doctor of Business Administration. 
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching (PGCert) Distinction
  • BA(Hons) Education & Community Studies

Courses taught

  • LCBS5028: Knowing and Developing yourself for Professional Success
  • LCBS5064: Executive Company Projects
  • Design and Deliver a wide range of Professional Development Programmes.
  • From Campus to Community 

Honours and awards

  • Leicester Castle Business School: (2021-22) TaLEnt Oscars: Outstanding Careers Support for Students
  • Leicester Castle Business School: (2020-2021)  School Prize, Programme Team of the Year 
  • Shortlited for AGCAS Authentic Assesment Award

 

 

Membership of external committees

 

Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE) Chartered Association of Business Schools

Association of Graduate Career Advisory Services (AGCAS) EDI commitee

 

 

Membership of professional associations and societies

  • British Psychological Society (BPS) Membership Number: 282739
  • Association of Coaching (AC) Membership Number: 56267366
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Membership Number: P04575084
  • Association of Gradyate Career Advisory Services (AGCAS) 

Professional licences and certificates

  • Accredited Strengthscope® practitioner
  • Accredited Executive Coach - Association of Coaching
  • British Psychological Society: Qualified Test User ( Occupational Ability & Personality Testing) Level A & B
  • Career Counselling Services - Licensed Practitioner (CCS)
  • Leadership Foundation for HE: Aurora Women in Leadership Programme
  • Harvard Business School - Careerleader Business Coaching
  • CIPD - Interview Skills
  • Advance HE Senior Leaders Development Programme

Conference attendance

Digifest, March 2024, Online

EFMD Career Development Institute, April 2024, Dublin

Institute of Student Development, May 2024, London

Teaching and Learning Conference June 2024 - Faculty of Business & Law, DMU, Leicester

 

AGCAS Conference: June 2024, Online

DBA Conference, June 2024, Leicester

 

Key articles information

 

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