Brindha Chellappan

Strategic and collaborative education leader with a strong track record in advancing lifelong learning and professional development.
Over the past 15 years, I’ve led cross-functional teams, shaped market-aligned programs, and cultivated partnerships across higher education, corporate, and government sectors. My approach balances strategic clarity with empathetic leadership — fostering cultures of growth, accountability, and purpose. With experience spanning Malaysia and the broader APAC region, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to build impactful learning ecosystems. I look forward to contributing this perspective within a forward-thinking institution committed to expanding access, relevance, and quality in education.

Professional Achievements:

• Drove 160% revenue growth as Director at The Princeton Review Malaysia, leading to promotion to country-level leadership.
• Awarded the Strong Leadership Award for exemplary team management, strategic planning, and revenue performance (2018).
• Launched EdgeX Prep, a test prep and academic coaching business during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting students globally in SSAT, SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, IELTS, and TOEFL.
• Built partnerships with major institutions such as Petronas, TM, Bank Negara, and several top Malaysian universities to deliver customized scholarship and upskilling programs.
• Represented Malaysia at the International Franchise Meeting in Seoul, South Korea — showcasing strategic leadership on a global platform.
• Successfully oversaw operations across multiple cities (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor), setting up systems and training new Centre Managers for long-term sustainability.
• Provided sales training to international franchise offices, including the Shanghai & Hongkong branches, enhancing their sales conversion and process efficiency.
• Developed and launched executive short courses and microcredentials aligned with workforce needs at IMU’s Centre for Lifelong Learning.
• Built and led high-performing, multicultural teams, mentoring junior and senior staff in sales, marketing, and academic delivery.
• Secured contracts with multiple scholarship bodies, contributing directly to year-on-year revenue growth in the test prep sector.

Academic Achievements:

• Certificate of Achievement Presented by Singapore HR Challenge 2008, (4th Runner)
• Certificate of communicative English during the academic year 2002-2003
• Certificate of Academic Proficiency for securing first rank in Biochemistry and was awarded Silver medal for the year (2002-2003)

I am open to relocation opportunities in the Middle East and will be available to commence employment from January 2026. I bring extensive experience working in multicultural environments and am highly adaptable to new diverse teams and cultural contexts. My spouse, who holds a PhD and serves as a Senior Lecturer at the IMU University in Malaysia, is supportive of the move. Depending on the role and circumstances, I am open to relocating independently at first, with my family joining me shortly thereafter.