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Welcome to my professional website, showcasing the exceptional and wide-ranging advisory services I offer as a coach, trainer, researcher, and consultant across the Health, Education, and Research sectors.
With over 20 years of experience as a UK Licensed Medical Doctor and Registered Public Health Nutritionist, I have dedicated my career to advancing healthcare, education, and research.
My specialist interests focus on applied human nutrition, cardiometabolic disease prevention, health systems education, and global food and nutrition security. I am deeply invested in research skills development and capacity building, along with providing transformational leadership training that fosters career growth and success. Whether you are looking for leadership coaching, tailored training, or expert consultancy, I provide results-driven solutions that align with your goals.
My research contributions are as significant as my practical work. Having secured over £28 million in grant funding, authored 100 peer-reviewed papers, delivered hundreds of presentations, and co-authored key textbooks, my work continues to shape the future of healthcare and education globally. I specialize in building research capacity, enhancing transformational leadership, and developing practical career paths that help individuals and organizations excel.
I have had the privilege of collaborating with world-renowned institutions, delivering leadership coaching, high-impact education, and training programmes, as well as engaging audiences through public speaking. Since 2001, I have been at the forefront of healthcare and nutrition, and as an active researcher and educator since 2003, I have built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge insights that inspire growth and transformation.
As an educator, I have taught and assessed students across various disciplines - including undergraduate medical students, Allied Health Professions, and PhD candidates. My work extends to training professional learners in health services and delivering global education in more than 65 countries. I provide comprehensive academic supervision, career guidance, and mentorship, helping learners thrive at every stage of their development.
Explore my services and discover how my interdisciplinary expertise and passion for excellence can help you achieve your vision. I will elevate your success if you seek strategic leadership, research excellence, or personalised training solutions. Let's collaborate and drive meaningful impact together.
HOW I CAN HELP
I AM PROUD TO HAVE WORKED WITH
I work closely with NNEdPro and CREATE and am proud to have worked with the partners listed here. I have also worked with multinational corporate organisations such as Swiss Re and industrial partners. Finally, I have worked extensively with government organisations, including UK Research and Innovation, the National Health Service in the UK, other health departments, and several United Nations organisations, including the WHO and FAO.
I have also had the opportunity to provide individualised career development coaching and mentoring to over 100 successful professionals at junior, mid-career, and senior levels over the years. Please read my testimonials for further insight.
Prof Lauren Ball
I have been mentored by Prof Ray for over a decade, and his insights and support has fundamentally shaped my career trajectory as a research leader. Prof Ray’s advice has caused me to better understand myself, my capabilities and the ways in which multidisciplinary teams can creatively find solutions to complex problems. Prof Ray has a unique ability to recognise innate strengths and skills in all people, at all levels of career, and his views transcend traditional boundaries of research and leadership.
Kaitlyn Shannon
I have had the pleasure of working with Shumone over the past three years as a member NNEdPro's Virtual Core and as a member of the organisation's Board of Directors. Shumone brings unparalleled passion and dedication to all his work. At the same time, he is personable, approachable, and caring. The unique combination of his technical skillset, subject-matter knowledge, and leadership skills have made Shumone a very effective coach and mentor. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Shumone as a coach, teacher, or speaker.
Prof Dan Del Rio
I have collaborated with Prof Shumone Ray for more than ten years after we met at a conference in Italy, where we both realised our competencies were complementary. What was initially planned as a professional adventure turned out to be a strong friendship, and I must admit I learned so much in the process and was somehow mentored and coached by him. Shumone is a great leader and a great communicator. His knowledge and experience flow naturally towards the people around him, empowering them (us!) and making them (us!) better at every level.