Ali Bakhsh

Ali Bakhsh has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Ali currently holds the position of Global Head, Student Recruitment Marketing at QS Quacquarelli Symonds since 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Marketing and Admissions at Navitas from 2021 to 2023. From 2016 to 2021, they held multiple roles at Brunel University London, including Co-Head of International Recruitment (Interim) and International Marketing Manager for the MENA & Pakistan region.

Before joining Brunel University, Ali worked at Navitas | One Curtin from 2012 to 2016, where they served as the Marketing Manager for the MENA & South Asia region. In this role, they were responsible for aligning vision and strategy across multiple business units, coordinating marketing activities, and managing external stakeholders. Ali also held the position of Marketing Manager for the MENA & South East Asia region at Navitas from 2012 to 2015.

Ali's earlier experiences include co-founding and working as the Sales & Marketing Manager at Dialectyx Solutions from 2010 to 2012. Ali was involved in designing and implementing the sales and marketing engine for the start-up, developing product prototypes, and collaborating with corporate and higher education partners. Prior to this, they worked as a Lead Market Research Consultant at the University of Hertfordshire from 2009 to 2010, and as a Market & Research Analyst at Shell Step Graduate Placement in 2009.

Overall, Ali Bakhsh has a strong background in marketing, admissions, recruitment, and market research gained through their roles in various organizations.

Ali Bakhsh completed an MA in Management Studies at the University of Hertfordshire from 2007 to 2008. In addition to their degree, they have obtained several certifications throughout their career. These include the King's Leadership & People Management Programme from King's College London in December 2022, the International Leadership and Organizational Behavior course from Università Bocconi in May 2020, the MARKETSx course from EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) in April 2020, the Strategic Management and Innovation course from Copenhagen Business School in February 2016, and the MRS Advanced Certificate in Market & Social Research Practice from the Market Research Society (MRS) in September 2010.