Lee Dunn

Lee is the Head of the Digital Academy, which is part of the People, Strategy and Corporate Services Division, Digital Directorate at the Scottish Government. 

The Digital Academy is the public sector centre of excellence for digital capability.

 

Biography

Lee is an experienced educator and speaker with a background in learning and teaching. For more than 27 years, he has worked across mixed education and policy settings, beginning his career as a secondary school teacher in 1997. He was previously a Lead Specialist for Professional Learning and Product Manager with Education Scotland, Senior Operations Manager for Education Services and Digital Learning with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) and a Senior Lecturer in Education Studies and Technology at the University of Glasgow.

Working at the University, Lee held positions as Degree Programme Leader for BTechEd (Hons) Design and Technology, Co-Director for MSc Education (online), Coordinator of Technologies (MEduc) and School of Education Lead for Technology Enhanced Learning and Teaching.

Lee was a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is a recognised expert and moderator for the UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab Education and Digital Skills Team. Today, he’s a Chartered Manager Fellow with CMI, a member of the Institute of Leadership and a professional coach with XSectorMentor.

 

Portfolio overview

Lee’s portfolio with the Scottish Government includes:

  • Strategic lead for public sector digital capability, skills and talent
  • Digital skills and leadership professional learning to develop capability for transformation of public services
  • Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Profession
  • Digital Programme (Government, Agencies and Public Bodies)
  • Information, advice and guidance for digital capability
About the Digital Academy

Contact

Contact Lee via digitalacademy@gov.scot

Connect with Lee via LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/dunnlee/

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