Kumudu Abeyawardane

Chief Executive Officer / Director @ NEXT Education Group

About

I am the Chief Executive Officer and Admissions Director at NEXT Education Group, a leading provider of transnational education partnerships in Middle East and Asia. I have over 15 years of experience in establishing, leading, and managing academic and business collaborations with prestigious universities and institutions around the world. My core competencies include education and career counselling, course design, negotiation, performance improvement, and business planning. I am passionate about delivering high-quality and innovative educational solutions that meet the needs and aspirations of diverse learners and stakeholders. I am also a doctoral candidate in Educational Research at Lancaster University, specializing in Higher Education. My research interests include student engagement, learning outcomes, and transnational education.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Business Planning, Team Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Management Consulting, Strategy, Project Planning, Change Management, Risk Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Business Development, Product Development, Marketing Management, Business Analysis, New Business Development, Leading Change, Sales Management

Experience

Chief Executive Officer / Director

NEXT Education Group

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Global

•Develop strategic initiatives at NEXT Education Group, enhancing academic, vocational and executive education across GCC, South Asia, and East Africa. • Collaborate with mid-career professionals to facilitate upskilling and reskilling, ensuring relevance in a dynamic job market. •

Director

Altitude Learning Lab

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Direct the development and delivery of specialized executive education programs in business, technology and aviation. • Collaborate with industry experts to create training modules tailored for middle and senior management professionals. • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within organisations.