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82.12 0.89(1.10%)06/28/2024
Bank First National Corp (BFC)

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Trading Data
Close82.12
Open81.67
High83.00
Low81.67
Volume21,076
Change1.54
Change %1.91
Avg Volume (20 Days)14,815
Volume/Avg Volume (20 Days) Ratio1.42
52 Week Range70.00 - 92.16
Price vs 52 Week High-10.89%
Price vs 52 Week Low17.31%
Range0.55
Gap Up/Down1.09
Fundamentals
Market Capitalization (Mln)833
EBIDTA0
PE Ratio11.5859
PEG Ratio0.0000
WallStreet Target Price79.50
Book Value41.2550
Earnings Per Share5.9400
EPS Estimate Current Quarter1.4200
EPS Estimate Next Quarter1.3600
EPS Estimate Current Year5.9400
EPS Estimate Next Year5.2600
Diluted EPS (TTM)5.9400
Revenues
Profit Marging0.4100
Operating Marging (TTM)0.5622
Return on asset (TTM)0.0167
Return on equity (TTM)0.1524
Revenue TTM111,728,000
Revenue per share TTM14.6150
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YOY)0.0230
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YOY)0.0300
Gross Profit (TTM)103,230,000
Dividends
Dividend Share0.8400
Dividend Yield0.0121
Valuations
Trailing PE11.5859
Forward PE0.0000
Price Sales (TTM)0.0000
Price Book (MRQ)1.7103
Revenue Enterprise Value 0.0000
EBITDA Enterprise Value0.0000
Shares
Shares Outstanding7,628,840
Shares Float6,454,075
Shares Short0
Shares Short (Prior Month)0
Shares Ratio0.00
Short Outstanding (%)0.00
Short Float (%)0.00
Insider (%)14.54
Institutions (%)26.82


04/16 16:15 EST - prnewswire.com
Bank First Announces Net Income for the First Quarter of 2024
Net income of $15.4 million and earnings per common share of $1.51 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 Annualized return on average assets of 1.50% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 261,340 common shares repurchased, 2.5% of outstanding shares as of the beginning of the period, during the first quarter of 2024 Quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share declared, matching the prior-quarter and 16.7% higher than the prior-year first quarter MANITOWOC, Wis. , April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ: BFC) ("Bank First" or the "Bank"), the holding company for Bank First, N.A.
03/21 12:27 EST - seekingalpha.com
20 Upcoming Dividend Increases To Finish Q1
20 new dividend increases with an average increase of 8.5% and a median of 8% are shared.
01/16 16:15 EST - prnewswire.com
Bank First Announces Net Income for the Fourth Quarter of 2023
Net income of $34.9 million and $74.5 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, respectively Earnings per common share of $3.39 and $7.28 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, respectively Annualized return on average assets of 3.34% and 1.83% for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, respectively $38.9 million pre-tax gain on sale of member interest in UFS, LLC, contributing to $4.18, or 7.50%, and $4.30, or 11.95%, growth in book value per common share and tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP), respectively, during the fourth quarter of 2023 Quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share declared, an increase of 16.7% from the prior-quarter and 40.0% from the prior-year fourth quarter MANITOWOC, Wis. , Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ: BFC) ("Bank First" or the "Bank"), the holding company for Bank First, N.A.
10/17 18:47 EST - zacks.com
Bank First Corporation (BFC) Lags Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Bank First Corporation (BFC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.69 per share a year ago.
10/17 16:15 EST - prnewswire.com
Bank First Announces Net Income for the Third Quarter of 2023
Net income of $14.8 million and $39.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively Earnings per common share of $1.43 and $3.89 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively Annualized return on average assets of 1.44% and 1.31% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively Quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share declared, matching the prior quarter and a 20.0% increase from the prior-year third quarter MANITOWOC, Wis. , Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ: BFC) ("Bank First" or the "Bank"), the holding company for Bank First, N.A.
07/18 18:50 EST - zacks.com
Bank First Corporation (BFC) Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates
Bank First Corporation (BFC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.42 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.55 per share a year ago.
07/18 16:10 EST - prnewswire.com
Bank First Announces Net Income for the Second Quarter of 2023
Net income of $14.1 million and $24.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively Earnings per common share of $1.37 and $2.46 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively Annualized return on average assets of 1.38% and 1.25% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively Quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share declared, matching the prior quarter and a 20.0% increase from the prior-year second quarter MANITOWOC, Wis. , July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ: BFC) ("Bank First" or the "Bank"), the holding company for Bank First, N.A.
07/11 11:02 EST - zacks.com
Analysts Estimate Bank First Corporation (BFC) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Bank First Corporation (BFC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
06/15 11:07 EST - seekingalpha.com
4 Upcoming Dividend Increases
All these stocks have at least five fiscal years of dividend growth history and come from the U.S. Dividend Champions List. They have an average increase of 7.3% and a median increase of 4.0%. There are four increases for next week, down from fifteen last week.
04/19 10:08 EST - businesswire.com
Cambridge Savings Bank Provides BFC Solutions with a Senior Credit Facility to Fund Extensive Growth
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and over $6 billion in assets, today announced that its Asset-Based Lending team (ABL) provided a senior credit facility to BFC Solutions (BFC), a national provider of commercial HVAC and refrigeration filter replacement and related routine preventative maintenance services. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, BFC is the largest national, self-performing, planned preventative maintenance company in the U.S. With a nationwide customer base comprising blue-chip retailers, restaurants, grocers, and convenience stores, BFC required a banking partner to help scale its business. The connection to CSB was made through Gemini Investors, a private investment firm based in Wellesley, MA. BFC is jointly owned by Gemini Investors and Boston based private equity firm AVALT Holdings. BFC will leverage the lending package extended by CSB to repay existing debt and finance ongoing working capital needs. With a team of roughly 600 service technicians managing more than 440,000 service requests in 2022, BFC sought a solution that would allow it to improve operational efficiency and invest in its future plans. “CSB’s Asset-Based Lending team took a tailored approach and offered us a comprehensive financing package to help us meet our unique business challenges and needs,” said Philip Whitaker, Chief Executive Officer at BFC Solutions. “Further, this capital provides us the flexibility to advance our growth objectives. We sought an experienced partner that was more than a lender and CSB checked those boxes.” The significant liquidity unlocked by the credit facility will support BFC’s day-to-day operations as well as its infrastructure for preventative maintenance programs. Its main offering is a unique patented Pleatlink air filter designed with superior characteristics relative to traditional box filters. Once a customer is onboarded with Pleatlink, it has access to BFC’s ancillary services including coil cleaning, refrigerated case cleaning, and reach-in cooler cleaning. “BFC is making a real difference by providing multi-location businesses across the country with healthier air quality, cleaner facilities, and well-maintained equipment, all at lower maintenance costs,” said John Bobbin, First Vice President, Senior Asset-Based Lending Officer at CSB. “Our ABL team aims to serve as an extension of each client’s team, forming a true partnership tailored to the unique needs of their business. To that end, we are eager to work alongside BFC as they continue to scale their business.” Launched in 2019, CSB’s ABL team recently celebrated four years of offering clients the ability to safely leverage their assets for maximum potential, resulting in more than $400,000,000 in commitments provided. When conventional lending options are not the best solution, CSB’s ABL division can provide much-needed liquidity to help organizations fulfill growth plans. Whether a business is looking to borrow funds for growth, recapitalization, working capital, or an acquisition, CSB has an array of suitable financing options. To learn more about CSB’s custom solutions for commercial entities, please contact John Bobbin, First Vice President, Senior Asset-Based Lending Officer at jbobbin@cambridgesavings.com. About Cambridge Savings Bank Cambridge Savings Bank is a full-service banking institution with over $6 billion in assets. As a mutual bank, CSB is committed to improving the quality of life of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. One of the oldest and largest community banks in Massachusetts, Cambridge Savings Bank offers a full line of individual and business banking services across a robust Massachusetts-based branch network and through digital banking solutions for commercial, small business and consumer customers. In 2022, CSB received an investment-grade rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency reinforcing the bank’s position as a reliable business lender. To learn more about how CSB can meet your needs, visit us at cambridgesavings.com, or better yet, come meet us to help you make the most out of your banking relationship. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. About BFC Solutions BFC Solutions is the largest self-performing preventative maintenance provider in the U.S. We develop planned preventative maintenance programs to identify problems before they become costly repairs. Through our best-in-class patented filter system, coil cleaning, comprehensive site inspections, and other value-added services, we help keep your facilities and HVAC systems operating efficiently to reduce costs and achieve sustainability goals. With 60 years of experience and 800 employees across the country, BFC Solutions is the trusted leader in facilities maintenance for many of the top Fortune 500 companies in industries such as retail, restaurant, convenience store, grocery, financial, entertainment, healthcare, and more. For more information, please visit www.bfcsolutions.com.
04/18 19:01 EST - zacks.com
Bank First Corporation (BFC) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates
Bank First Corporation (BFC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.50 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.45 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.34 per share a year ago.
01/30 09:47 EST - zacks.com
New Strong Sell Stocks for January 30th
BFC, CMAX and BWAY have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on January 30, 2023.
01/26 07:42 EST - benzinga.com
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01/23 08:17 EST - zacks.com
New Strong Sell Stocks for January 23rd
BFC, CHK and TMST have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on January 23, 2023.
01/17 18:49 EST - zacks.com
Bank First Corporation (BFC) Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Bank First Corporation (BFC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -10.40% and 6.96%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
10/18 18:48 EST - zacks.com
Bank First Corporation (BFC) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
Bank First Corporation (BFC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 1.20% and 2.21%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
10/17 07:42 EST - businesswire.com
Vietnam Fertilizers (Organic, Synthetic, Bio-fertilizers) Markets, Analysis, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2017-2021 & 2022-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Vietnam Fertilizers Market By Origin, By Form, By Mode of Application, By Crop Type, By Source, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Vietnam fertilizers market is expected to witness a growth with an impressive CAGR in the forecast period, 2023-2027 Fertilizers are chemical substances, either organic or synthetic, that are spread over crops or croplands in order to provide nutrients to the crops and promote their growth. The development of the plant's blossoms and fruits, for example, or the height of the crops are all examples of growth. Nitrogen fertilizers, inhibitor nitrogen fertilizers, phosphorus fertilizers, potassium fertilizers, calcium, magnesium, and sulphur fertilizers, and micronutrient complex fertilizers are the various types of fertilizers available in the market. The farmers use a variety of natural fertilizers, including dung, slurry, worm castings, peat, seaweed, and guano. The growth of the market is attributed to growing food requirements and demand for high-end fertilizers. The market for fertilizers in Vietnam is expected to grow in the coming years due to the high demand for organic and natural fertilizers. The market participants are concentrating their efforts on finding organic substitutes for items with chemical infusions, as well as nourishing the soil with required nutrients and preventing environmental damage. The government is encouraging the use of homemade organic fertilizers for home gardens and other applications. The rise in concerns regarding the harmful effect of chemical-infused fertilizers on the environment and the degrading soil quality and unavailability of required fertile lands are driving the segment demand. Objective of the Study: To analyze the historical growth in the market size of the Vietnam fertilizers market from 2017 to 2021. To estimate and forecast the market size of Vietnam fertilizers market from 2022E to 2027F and growth rate until 2027F. To classify and forecast the Vietnam fertilizers market based on origin, form, mode of application, crop type, source, region, and company. To identify the dominant region or segment in the Vietnam fertilizers market. To identify drivers and challenges for the Vietnam fertilizers market. To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in the Vietnam fertilizers market. To identify and analyze the profiles of leading players operating in the Vietnam fertilizers market. To identify key sustainable strategies adopted by market players in Vietnam fertilizers market. Competitive Landscape Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in Vietnam Fertilizers market. Ninh Binh Phosphate Fertilizer JSC Southern Fertilizer JSC Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Binh Dien Fertilizer JSC (BFC) Ha Bac Nitrogen Fertilizers and Chemical Company Que Lam Group Agricultural Products and Materials JSC (APROMACO) Thien Sinh JSC Can Tho Fertilizer & Chemical JSC Report Scope: Vietnam Fertilizers Market, By Origin: Organic Synthetic Bio-fertilizers Vietnam Fertilizers Market, By Form: Liquid Solid Vietnam Fertilizers Market, By Mode of Application: Foliar Spraying Fertigation Sowing Broadcasting Spraying Drip Method Others Vietnam Fertilizers Market, By Crop Type: Grains & Cereals Pulses & Oilseeds Commercial Crops Fruits & Vegetables Other Vietnam Fertilizers Market, By Source: Domestic Import Vietnam Fertilizers Market, By Region: Northern Region Central Region Southern Region Years considered for this report: Historical Years: 2017-2020 Base Year: 2021 Estimated Year: 2022E Forecast Period: 2023F-2027F For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/1yd4js
10/14 10:32 EST - zacks.com
Bank First Corporation (BFC) Is a Great Choice for "Trend" Investors, Here's Why
Bank First Corporation (BFC) made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen and could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from stocks that are currently on the move.
10/12 12:04 EST - zacks.com
Are Finance Stocks Lagging Bank First National (BFC) This Year?
Here is how Bank First Corporation (BFC) and Banco Macro (BMA) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
10/11 17:14 EST - businesswire.com
JCA | London Fashion Academy Shows Its Designer in Residence Patrick McDowell and launches the new brands and collections of its founding MA graduates at London Fashion Week City Wide Celebration
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prof. Jimmy Choo’s Mayfair based JCA | London Fashion Academy hosted its debut London Fashion Week City Wide MA show featuring 5 new designer entrepreneurs on the evening of Monday alongside JCA’s Designer in Residence, Patrick McDowell. Attendees included Layton Williams, Ella Eyre, Isabella Charlotta, Chris Grave, Laura Pradelska and Leo Kalyan. Stephen Smith, Founder and CEO of the JCA comments: "Our London Fashion Week show has been a momentous occasion for us all at the JCA. Since officially opening our doors only one year ago in September 2021 we have nurtured our first graduating MA cohort from our home on Hanover Square. Opening our doors to the public one year on has been the perfect moment to celebrate the successes of these hugely talented designer entrepreneurs as they launch their new brands: Size-A, Melissa-Kate, Angels Wear Nada, Maryam Orchid and Sophie Park." Taking place across 3 storeys of the JCA’s Grade II Period Building, the show commenced at 6.30pm leading to a private party that took place at the Sketch’s glamorous cocktail lounge. Showing first, British Fashion Designer Patrick McDowell unveiled his latest collection Marie Antoinette goes to Liverpool, merging the uncanny world of Marie Antoinette with his own Liverpudlian background. Opening the MA Show, Noon Khouri presented her nomadic, inclusive and up-cycled denim brand Angels Wear Nada, followed by Melissa-Kate, who showcased For the Love of Venus PT.III, the third capsule in a three-part, year-long series which delves into the spirituality, symbolism and conspiracies behind the planet Venus. Afterwards, Annabelle Barton presented Size-A, a luxury womenswear brand born from the desire for creatively designed, luxury clothes that can fit a range of petite women, followed by Sophie Park showcasing the first collection of her eponymous plant-based gender-neutral footwear brand that fuses whimsical Wes Anderson-esque symmetry with the ambiguous silhouettes seen often in the work of Rei Kawakubo. Patrick McDowell’s collection comprises 30 looks and draws from lighter pastel palettes that reflect Marie Antoinette’s preference for youth and femininity and strong bold shots of yellow and black. In ‘Marie Antoinette goes to Liverpool’ the designer experiments with varying proportions of waspy waistlines and bouffant skirts, blending these classic silhouettes with modern Liverpudlian twists. The prints from this collection have been created from family pictures of Patrick, his Mother and Grandmother in their childhood years, drawing on the element of personal storytelling that is integral to his design practice. Patrick’s show "'Marie Antoinette goes to Liverpool' is a deeply personal expression of who I am and where I come from. I’ve doubled down on my sustainable ethos to create a collection that embodies peacock dressing for now. Working with amazing materials like Taroni silk, Manteco Wool, Tencel and Tencel Luxe has really given me room to expand my offering of special emotionally connected pieces. All the pieces are designed and made here in London with a low carbon footprint in mind. This collection is a big step forward for me as I take my brand into this new chapter. In many ways the show title reflects my own journey as a queer working class scouser to 'The cake'; the affectionate term we have given to the incredible 5 story Georgian town house at 20 Hanover square where the JCA is located. Pastel colours and plaster work has been painstakingly restored to its former glory, perfectly setting the scene for the show." The JCA MA Graduates in Fashion Entrepreneurship in Design and Brand Innovation showing their collections included: Angels Wear Nada - an inclusive up-cycled denim brand, collaborative art project and experimental event space founded by Noon Khouri. In Noon Khouri’s words, Angels Wear Nada “is the new eco-friendly alternative, battling the issue of landfills, one garment at a time. Manufacturing denim is one of the most unsustainable practices in the fashion industry, but we pride ourselves on challenging societal norms.” Melissa Kate - A demi-couture label that mixes themes of Hollywood Glamour, rock’n’roll and spirituality to create the look of the modern pin-up. In Melissa-Kate’s words, her label is: “a world where the patriarchy doesn’t exist, influenced by the power of the divine feminine energy through witchcraft and pin-up style, hand crafted by a female for the feminine.” Size-A - A uniquely designed label for petite women by Annabelle Barton. In Annabelle Barton’s words, Size-A offers ‘‘innovative, creative sets styled purposefully to enhance the ‘anti-fit’ look. Every garment is exclusively for petite women like myself who have struggled to find a luxury brand that fits our personal requirements.” Sophie Park - a plant based, gender-neutral footwear brand bringing a range of innovative designs and ideas to the market. In Sophie Park's words, her label pairs: “stylistic originality with rigorous ethics” making it “the perfect collection for fashion-forward individuals who not only reach for their classic go-to staple shoes but also enjoy adding an avant-garde edge to their style by customising their pieces.” Mark Eley comments: "The first graduating cohort clearly illustrates the diversity and entrepreneurial ambitions of the programme with all 4 designers showcasing a myriad of creative business concepts through their design practice." After the show, Professor Jimmy Choo OBE hosted drinks at the JCA I London Fashion Academy, where french champagne by Moët & Chandon and sweets from Fortnum & Mason were served. Afterwards, VIP guests and designers were invited to Sketch’s cocktail lounge to further celebrate the show. Following JCA’s and Patrick McDowell’s commitment to sustainability, Ecologi planted a tree for each guest. - Ends - EDITOR’S NOTES: JCA x Patrick McDowell x MA Show & Party took place on Monday October 10th 2022. ABOUT JCA JCA | London Fashion Academy is a pioneering fashion school and professional incubator founded by Prof. Jimmy Choo OBE and Mr Stephen Smith. It opened its doors in Mayfair in September 2021 to play a pivotal role in re-galvanising London’s fashion community post-pandemic and has been established as Mayfair’s international hub for all those interested in design and luxury brands. Taking inspiration from and disrupting the boundaries from the likes of the V&A, Royal College of Art, Parsons New York and Somerset House, the facility will be more than just an educational academy, providing contemporary co-working spaces for fashion start-ups, gallery and exhibition space and a calendar of networking and fashion-focused events.. Since its opening in September 2021, the school has helped many students launch their projects, like Melissa-Kate, a Master's student invited to show at the Northern Fashion Week, and Scottish mature student Paul McCann, who has launched his label whilst in the first-year of his degree. It houses a number of professional designers, including its Designer in Residence, Patrick McDowell. Students and emerging designers can discover more information about the JCA via its website at, www.JCA.ac.uk and via its Instagram handle, @JCALONDON ABOUT JCA MA Fashion Entrepreneurship in Design & Brand Innovation The MA Fashion Entrepreneurship in Design and Brand Innovation has been designed with enterprise creation as a central distinctive feature. Students on the course will establish themselves as freelancers or micro-SME's and will be encouraged to develop a commercial enterprise from the outset. ABOUT PATRICK MCDOWELL Based in London, Patrick started his career studying fashion design at Central Saint Martins. Whilst learning his craft Patrick worked at Burberry, working under Christopher Bailey before going on to launch his own brand at London Fashion Week in 2018 with discarded Burberry fabrics and Swarovski crystals. In 2019 Patrick was nominated by Anna Wintour for the Stella McCartney today for tomorrow award. In 2020 Patrick became a Graduate Fashion Week Global Ambassador while also receiving a British Fashion Award nomination. At the beginning of 2021, he was appointed Sustainability Design Director of the Italian womenswear brand Pinko and Sustainability Ambassador for Prof. Jimmy Choo’s newly founded JCA London fashion academy, moving his studio into the Academy as Designer in Residence in 2022. Patrick has been featured in global fashion press, such as, WWD, Vogue, Dazed and the Guardian to name a few. He is considered a Leading voice on sustainability speaking on many global platforms most notably in summer 2022 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City and the BFC Institute of positive fashion annual meeting. Patrick continues to work across the fashion industry developing Reimagine collections while pushing the boundaries of what sustainable fashion can be in his own name sake collections to reduce fashion’s global impact and supporting his brands three founding pillars: People and the planet, Uplift the queer community, and Support Creative Education. ABOUT PROFESSOR JIMMY CHOO Malaysian born Jimmy Choo grew up in a family of shoe designers. From an early age Choo took an interest in creating beautiful shoes, making his first pair at the age of 11 under his father's guidance. After graduating from the London Technical College in 1983, Choo opened his first shop three years later and subsequently became one of the most successful shoe designers in the world. His unique style and beautiful designs become increasingly popular with high end clients including Diana, Princess of Wales. Jimmy Choo sold his share of the company in 2001 and in 2002, Jimmy Choo was honoured with an ‘Order of British Empire’ to recognise his service to the fashion industry. ABOUT STEPHEN SMITH, FAUA, MBA (Dist.), PGCE FAHE, BA (Hons,) CEO & FOUNDER Stephen Smith, has more than 20 years in leadership roles across the public and private higher education sector. During his career, he has undertaken roles such as Head of School, Dean of Faculty, Vice Principal, Provost, Registrar, Managing Director and now CEO. He has worked in large Metropolitan University’s, specialist College’s of Art and Design and international educational institutes of Design. Stephen has worked closely with international, UK and local governments to develop and deliver strategies aiming to build a sustainable creative industry. Threading together Stephen’s career is the focus on education and its bridge to enterprise.