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Shakespeare Martineau—Dr Paul Greatrix

09 June 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm appoints former university manager as director of higher education

Shakespeare Martineau has appointed Dr Paul Greatrix as director of higher education consultancy, reinforcing its expertise in the sector. Greatrix, who joins from the University of Nottingham after nearly two decades as registrar, brings more than 35 years of experience in higher education. ‘I am delighted to be joining Shakespeare Martineau to help grow the education portfolio,’ he says.

With a strong background in university administration, Greatrix has held senior roles at the Association of Heads of University Administration and HUMANE. His new role will focus on developing services to support institutions in strategy implementation and navigating sector challenges. ‘This is a company with a strong culture and ethos, and I look forward to contributing to its future success,’ he says.

Welcoming the appointment, head of education Smita Jamdar says, ‘Paul’s experience and insights will complement and enhance our aspiration to deliver the very best legal and professional services.’

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