Summary
Colin Rowley is a principal consultant and executive development specialist with over 13 years of professional experience, currently on sabbatical to pursue doctoral studies while consulting a portfolio of corporate clients. He has led executive education and leadership programmes at Henley Business School and the Gordon Institute of Business Science, combining academic rigour with practical curriculum design. Based in Gauteng, South Africa, he brings deep expertise in adult education, backed by an MEd from the University of Technology Sydney and ongoing PhD research at Wits Business School. Colin’s practice blends strategic advisory work with hands-on programme delivery, helping senior leaders translate insight into organizational capability. Less obvious is his sustained focus on bridging academia and practice—shaping executive development that is both evidence-based and immediately applicable. His career reflects a rare mix of practitioner consultancy, academic pursuit, and institutional leadership across top business schools.
13 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
MEd, Adult Education, MEd, Adult Education at University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
PhD (in progress), PhD (in progress) at Wits Business School, Johannesburg, South Africa