Dr Suzanna Tomassi is Executing Director of External Affairs at NCUK, a leading UK pathway provider, and Founder of CoachEd Global, a consultancy specialising in executive coaching and global education advisory. 

She is a highly experienced strategic leader and board member with over 20 years’ expertise across UK Government and higher education. Her work focuses on internationalisation, governance, risk oversight, commercial growth, and organisational transformation. Suzanna’s career spans the UK Department for Business and Trade and four major UK universities, where she has shaped national policy, strengthened regulatory and quality frameworks, and led large-scale international expansion initiatives. 

An expert in transnational education and global operations, Suzanna has driven multi-country growth strategies, co-authored accreditation guidelines, and facilitated major international investments in UK higher education. 

Suzanna holds a PhD, MBA, and two Master’s degrees, and is a Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE. She regularly publishes and presents on higher education, internationalisation, and global engagement. She has served on multiple boards and advisory groups, contributing to national and international education policy and sector-wide reform. 

A qualified executive coach and senior practitioner, Suzanna is committed to enabling individuals and organisations to thrive through inclusive leadership, clarity of purpose, and constructive challenge.