Linsey Walker

Linsey Walker is a Lecturer in International Business at the Tees Valley Institute of Business and Society (TUIBS), specializing in Leadership, Management, and Human Resources. She serves as Course Leader for the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA), a program enabling industry professionals to earn a BA Honours in Management Practice alongside CMI accreditation. Her role involves collaboration with public and private sector partners across the Tees Valley and beyond, academic staff coordination, and quality mentorship.

• Education:
• Post Graduate Diploma in Responsible Tourism (Leeds Beckett University, 2016)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Durham University, 2008)
• Qualified Teacher Status (Durham County School Centred Initial Teacher Training, 2006)
• Bachelor of Tourism Management (University of Brighton, 2001)

Her research and professional interests focus on enhancing regional economic growth through business partnerships, workforce development, and sustainable tourism practices. She actively networks with SMEs and large organizations to connect students with industry trends and opportunities. As a module lead and dissertation supervisor, she supports undergraduate and master’s students across various programs. Walker advocates for elevating the Tees Valley’s profile as a hub for work and investment.