Alexander Brown

Alexander (Sandy) Brown is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in government affairs and education. Currently serving as the Chief Government Affairs Officer and Deputy Chief Executive for Governance and Advisory at Network for Learning (N4L) since July 2014, Brown specializes in navigating the intersection of government, technology, and education, focusing on building partnerships with government entities. Prior roles include Chief Executive Officer at Whānau Tahi Limited and Chief Advisor at the Ministry of Education of New Zealand, where management of relationships with education sector agencies was pivotal. Additional experience spans strategic roles at Education New Zealand, New Zealand Ministry of Justice, New Zealand Treasury, and Tertiary Education Commission. Academic credentials include a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, along with a BA (Hons) in History and Computer Science from the University of Otago.