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Raghav Lal
Vice President – Strategy and International Business Development
International Business Development
Raghav started his employment with the University as Project Executive, coordinating the project set-up phase across all departments and providing oversight to external vendor performance in 2007. He was then appointed as Strategy & Business Development Manager in 2008 supporting the Pro-Vice Chancellor involves planning of new courses as well as developing strategies to leverage the existing University infrastructure.
Raghav now holds the post of Vice President- Strategy and International Business development responsible for the development of international business relationships and agent networks for student recruitment, providing intelligence for the expansion plans of the University. Raghav reports directly to the Pro Vice Chancellor.
Raghav relocated from Chicago where he worked as an Analyst for a Management Consulting and IT Solutions company. He was educated at the Doon School in Dehradun, India and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Management from Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts. Raghav earned his Master of Business Administration from Murdoch University in 2009.
E-mail: raghav.lal@murdochdubai.ac.ae
Linkedin: http://ae.linkedin.com/in/raghavlal
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Christopher Pilgrim
Senior Vice President – Business Development/Special Projects
Christopher (Chris) Pilgrim holds a Master of Business Administration Degree and a accalaureate of Business Administration Degree from The University of New Brunswick in Canada. His MBA specialized in Finance and International Business and his research focus during his MBA was on foreign joint venture investment in the Peoples Republic of China.
As an education professional with over 20 years of experience in public and private sector higher-education, he was most recently involved in the development and establishment of Canadian education entities in South Asia and in The Middle East. He has extensive international experience and has travelled widely abroad. He has also worked with students from around the world. Pilgrim’s career in education has centred on international business development and on creating an atmosphere for student success.
Pilgrim has previously lectured in a management development programs and has held several lecture roles at various colleges in Canada. In addition to lecturing in the Commerce Course, Pilgrim has a role of managing the synergy between admissions/accreditation, and student affairs at Murdoch university. He works with the admissions team to review and qualify applicants to Murdoch course offerings, working directly with academic staff and students to continuously
support an environment for the academic success of Murdoch students.
E-mail: chris.pilgrim@globaleduexcel.com
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Dr. Mays Al Saffar
Vice President - HR & Administration
HR and Administration
Mays joined Murdoch University in September 2008 as the Human Resources & Administration Manager. Mays graduated in 2000 from College of Dentistry at Baghdad University with a distinction and obtained a Master’s degree in Operative Dentistry in 2002. She also holds a PGD in Human Resources Management from Cambridge College in the UK. Mays has 11 years’ experience of HR, Admin and PR experience in education, healthcare and financial services industries in government and for-profit organizations. She also taught basic science and dentistry for 4 years in Iraq.
She originates and manages the Human Resources and Administration Departments and is responsible for all HR functions within the University (recruitment, training & development, payroll, employee relations, policies & procedures, manpower planning, change management, performance management, staff events, and end of service). Mays also oversees general administration including transportation and logistics, campus management and visas, and assists the Academic department in trimesterly academic staffing. Mays reports directly to the Vice Chairman.
Her main goal at Murdoch is to create a positive work environment fostering the personal and professional growth of each individual within the organization, and to ensure achievement of strategic goals through an optimized, motivated, qualified and empowered workforce with high standards of operational and academic excellence.
E-mail: mays.alsaffar@murdochdubai.ac.ae
Linkedin: http://ae.linkedin.com/in/maysalsaffar
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Antoaneta Dimitrova
Head of Admissions and Student Services
Admissions & Student Services Department
Having attained her Master of Business Administration degree from Murdoch University Dubai, Antoaneta joined the team as a Sr. Admissions Counsellor in February 2010. Her role primarily involved counselling students about university programs and degree planning, and assisting them in gaining successful admission in the university.
Since September 2011 Antoaneta has been appointed as Head of Admissions and Student Services responsible for overseeing daily operations and administration of the Admissions and Student Affairs Departments, focusing on planning and managing the University’s admission and recruitment activities and ensuring operational excellence and student satisfaction within the two departments. Antoaneta reports directly to the SVP – Student Services and Recruitment.
Prior to joining Murdoch University Dubai Antoaneta has been working in Dubai for over 11 years, gaining extensive experience in the hospitality, real estate and financial services industries.
E-mail: antoaneta.dimitrova@murdochdubai.ac.ae
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Biju Veetil
IT & Technical Manager
IT and Technical Support
Biju joined Murdoch Dubai in March 2008. As IT & Technical Manager he is responsible for the management of the University's data, application, network infrastructure and all media facilities. In his current role, Biju has overall accountability for IT & media facilities, strategic growth, and day-to-day management, budgeting and resource management. He ensures proper delivery of technologies such as the enterprise storage system, enterprise backup, disaster prevention, recovery technologies, and enterprise system monitoring and management technologies to all departments. He also manages the team that provides technical and helpdesk support to all users.
Biju has 12 years of experience in the IT industry mainly on implementing various IT projects on banking sector. He holds Diploma in Electronics Engineering as well as being a certified Microsoft & Cisco System Engineer.
E-mail: biju.veetil@murdochdubai.ac.ae
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Aarti Jethwani
Head of Domestic Business Development
Domestic Business Development
Aarti joined Murdoch Dubai in July 2008 as the Business Development Executive. She is accountable for all recruitment activities within the UAE and nearby cities, through building relationships with school heads and counsellors. She has been promoted to Head of Domestic Business Development in September 2011 and reports directly to the VP – Strategy and International Business Development.
Aarti is responsible for developing and implementing a coherent and effective recruitment strategy for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
She liaises and attends events, exhibitions, visits high schools and other corporate functions to perform duties and aid both business & organizational development.
Aarti graduated in 2006 from University of Mumbai with double majors in Psychology & Advertising. Her experience includes diverse skills in planning and organizing. Her previous work encompasses experience at University of Phoenix & Gulf News.
Email: aarti.jethwani@murdochdubai.ac.ae
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Farhanah Raza
Marketing & PR Specialist
Marketing and PR Department
Farhanah joined Murdoch University Dubai in October 2011 as a Marketing and PR specialist and is responsible for planning and managing advertising and PR campaigns of the university. She is involved with developing long-term marketing plans and strategies which enhance the Murdoch University brand by maximising use of social media and blogs, identifying new media platforms and managing relations with local and international media.
Farhanah graduated from the University of Reading, UK with a Bachelors in Chemistry. She was a part of the marketing team at the Guardian Media Group before moving to Dubai and joining Murdoch University Dubai.
Email: farhanah.raza@murdochdubai.ac.ae
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Sudeep Sachin
Finance & Accounts Manager
Finance & Accounts Department
Sachin joined Murdoch Dubai in March 2009 as Accounts Officer sharing the responsibility for Accounts and financial reporting of the University.
In Feb 2011 he has been appointed as Assistant Manager – Risk Management & Internal Audit. From December 2011 Sachin became responsible for managing the Accounts and Finance Department including, but not limited to, corporate financial matters, dealing with financial institutions and other stakeholders. Sachin reports directly to the Vice Chairmen.
Prior to joining Murdoch, Sachin has worked in a variety of fields including Audit, FMCG and Pharmaceutical Companies. He has 7 years of work experience out of which almost 3 years spent in the UAE.
Sachin holds a Bachelor Degree in Commerce, from Mangalore University, India and a Diploma in Information Technology.
E-mail: sudeep.sachin@murdochdubai.ac.ae
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Ehsan Khan
Risk Management, Internal Audit & MIS Officer
Risk Management, Internal Audit & MIS
Ehsan joined Murdoch Dubai in October 2011 as Risk management, Internal Audit & MIS Officer. Ehsan’s role involves:
• Regular periodic compliance testing of key controls over accounting and financial
management information and control systems, determining whether the systems of internal
control are adequate and functioning effectively
• Efficiently, Identifying risks, analysing, evaluating, treating risks and monitoring and reviewing
them with the consultation of HOD’s and Management.
• MIS Reporting Includes information which will help Management for Decision Making.
Prior to joining Murdoch, Ehsan has worked in Accounting Practising firm in London,UK and Also in Liverpool College of Management Sciences LTD, London UK. He has 3 years of UK work experience.
Ehsan holds a MBA in Financial services, from University of East London, UK and He is also Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) UK Finalist. Ehsan Reports directly to the Vice Chairman and also to the Finance and Accounts Manager for administrative work.
E-mail: ehsan.khan@murdochdubai.ac.ae
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