Acumen, Global. Acumen are pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Brindley as president North America. Roger brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record of leadership in academia and international relations to the Acumen team. Previously serving as the vice provost for Global Programmes at Penn State since 2020, Roger oversaw a substantial team of professionals managing education abroad programmes, advising international students and scholars, and fostering global partnerships. Before joining Penn State, Roger held the position of Vice President of USF World at the University of South Florida (USF). During his tenure, he managed global engagement and international student success initiatives, including an eight-year partnership with Sannam S4 and Acumen. Roger stated: “I am delighted to be joining the world-class team at Acumen. Acumen has an exciting future at a time of extraordinary change in global higher education and is well-placed to lead innovative thought leadership… for positive change.”