Homerton International Programme - Global Leadership

Dr Scott Annett is a Fellow of Robinson College and a Bye-Fellow of Homerton College, University of Cambridge. He is the Senior Tutor at Robinson College, where he oversees students’ academic progress, mentoring, and admissions at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
As an Associate Professor of English, Dr Annett has extensive experience in teaching and academic leadership at Cambridge.

He is a CELTA-qualified English language teacher and has recently completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
At Homerton College, Dr Annett is the Education Director for the Homerton International Programme. In this role, he leads both international programmes for students and Professional Development Programmes (PDP) for executives and professionals, bringing together Cambridge’s academic traditions with modern educational practice.

Jonathan Andrews holds a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge. His academic background in the social sciences is complemented by further studies in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Cambridge Judge Business School, allowing him to combine research depth with practical solutions for modern educational and business contexts.


At Homerton College, University of Cambridge, Jonathan plays a key role in Professional Development Programmes (PDP). He designs and teaches courses on leadership and communication, helping participants build confidence, develop critical thinking, and refine their skills for effective collaboration in an international environment.

Having had a successful career as an investment banker & trader, Mark Anderson has built a global reputation as a consultant and ‘trouble-shooter’ for businesses, particularly those with Anti- Money Laundering, Financial Crime & HR-related issues. Mark has worked with Governments and quasi-Governmental institutions worldwide as well as some of the world’s leading financial institutions. His recent projects have included setting up HR divisions, working on offshoring projects and successfully training thousands of staff globally to spot and eradicate money laundering & financial crime.

An experienced strategist, product leader, and user researcher, Jessica Tayenjam specialises in innovation, cultural transformation, and new product/service development for companies of all sizes. Jessica has worked with major brands such as HSBC, Boots, Visa, UNICEF, Dominos, British Gas and NatWest with projects across Europe, the Americas and Eastern Asia. She is also a startup advisor and has mentored a range of new ventures over the last 12 years.

As a Fellow at the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation, part of the Judge Business School, Jess is passionate about social inclusion and sustainable business. Her particular areas of interest are developing women and gender diverse individuals' leadership and inclusion in the corporate space.

Dr. Alex Smeets is the founder of Cambridge Innovation Solutions and Cambridge Funding Solutions, offering consultancy services to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and universities. He is an Associate of Cambridge Enterprise, where he contributes to its International Outreach Programme, helping global institutions learn from the Cambridge Phenomenon.

Alex is also affiliated with St John’s Innovation Centre, supporting early-stage knowledge-based businesses, and is a registered Growth Coach for the UK GrowthAccelerator service. With a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Cambridge, he has a background in R&D before transitioning to innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge commercialisation.