Nous Group, Australia. Julie Mercer is joining Nous Group’s London office as a principal to support clients on higher education strategy and transformation. Julie has worked in education systems across the world, and worked at all levels in the UK education system, from policy development and implementation through to working with universities, further education colleges and vocational training providers, academy chains and international schools groups. Most recently, Julie was a higher education and transformation lead partner at Cairneagle. Prior to Cairneagle, she was the global industry lead partner for education at Deloitte for a decade. Julie said of her new role: “I have been very struck by the Nous team’s energy and commitment and their desire to support clients to make positive, lasting change. I am delighted to be joining such a talented and purpose-driven firm and look forward to making my contribution to the collective success of our teams and our clients.”