John Hurst

John Hurst currently serves as the Director of Strategic Planning & Insight at De Montfort University, a position held since May 2024. Previously, John held various roles at the University of Leicester from December 2017 to May 2024, including Head of Business Intelligence & Reporting and Strategic Performance Manager. Prior experience includes working as a Business Analyst and Strategic Planning Officer at Northamptonshire County Council from September 2014 to December 2017, where responsibilities involved analyzing service information to enhance decision-making for improved service delivery. Earlier career highlights include positions at Age UK and shoefayre, with a foundation in Business Management acquired from Coventry University between 2006 and 2009.