Rev. Dr. John Mulindwa Kitayimbwa is the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) at Uganda Christian University. He is a highly qualified Ugandan PhD Fellow in Computational Biology, with a wealth of experience as head of Computing & Technology, and senior lecturer in mathematics. A confident and learned leader, demonstrating effective organisational management as Board Secretary to the Markerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS), and a strategic approach to networking, grant application processes and working across many disciplines, functions and cultures. An astute educationalist, with a track record of raising over £8 million in research funding from many diverse, international academic sources. A personable, highly motivated, innovative, committed, well respected professional, adept at building, nurturing and developing academic/business networks structured to promote collaboration and sustainable development for all concerned.