28 May 2014 at 9:00 am
ENZ to increase investment in South East Asia
To better realise the opportunities for New Zealand’s international education industry in South East Asia, ENZ is going to manage South Asia and South East Asia as one region from 30 June.
General Manager International Peter Bull says New Zealand’s historic ties with the ASEAN region leave New Zealand well placed to grow and deepen its education activities as its nations develop and prosper at rapid pace.
“Recent fairs, events and several other business development initiatives in South East Asia have been very successful, with many leads for New Zealand’s institutions and business in progress. We want to build on this momentum by investing in more highly skilled and capable locally-based employees to support the fantastic team there already.”
Previously managed as two regions by South Asia Regional Director Ziena Jalil and South East Asia Regional Director Izak Human, the new regional structure will take effect from 30 June and be led by Ziena Jalil, based in Delhi.
Izak Human, who is based in Kuala Lumpur, will assist with the transition until September 30. All the staff in ENZ’s offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City will remain in their current positions.
“I thank both Regional Directors for their significant contributions to our industry to date. Izak has supported, advised and helped to develop New Zealand’s international education activity in South East Asia for the last four years, and Ziena has played a major role in turning New Zealand’s second largest source of students, India, into our fastest growing market.”
“I look forward to the opportunities ahead for ENZ’s newest region, but I also ask for your patience and support during this time of transition.”
The location and role descriptions for the new South East Asia positions are still being determined and further updates will be provided in future issues of International Education News.
