What is a more professional and academic way to write "and on top of that"?
The man has excellent qualifications "and top of that" he has a position on the board.
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The man has excellent qualifications "and top of that" he has a position on the board.
crowned OED
Be the triumphant culmination of (an effort or endeavour, especially a prolonged one. ‘years of struggle were crowned by a state visit to Paris’
Use in your sentence: The man has excellent qualifications, crowned by a position on the board ... or crowned by his position on the board.
another definition: Crowned Amer Dict Eng Lan
CROWNED, participle passive Invested with a crown, or with regal power and dignity; honored; dignified; rewarded with a crown, wreath, garland or distinction; recompensed; terminated; completed; perfected.
'In addition to' and 'furthermore' can fit here.
The man has a position on the board in addition to his excellent qualifications.
Or
The man has excellent qualifications. Furthermore, he has a position on the board.
Complemented" "Something that fills up, completes or makes perfect." MW
The man has excellent qualifications, complemented by a position on the board.