We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Ehsan Mesbahi as Academic Provost at our University of 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 Malaysia campus.??
Prof Mesbahi is an accomplished academic leader with more than 30 years of experience in higher education across four continents.??
While serving as Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Glasgow Caledonian University in his most recent role, he shaped the future of higher education through digital transformation, widening participation, and international collaboration.?
A key highlight of his career was his tenure as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Dean at Newcastle University International Singapore (NUIS). As the founding leader, he played a pivotal role in establishing and expanding the university’s presence in Southeast Asia.??
Beyond Singapore, Prof Mesbahi has held senior and executive leadership roles in the UK and New Zealand, leading large-scale academic transformation projects.??
Prof Mesbahi said: “I believe passionately in the power of a global education. Universities have a vital role to play in finding answers to the world’s most challenging questions and I am confident that our students, teachers and researchers have the potential to help build a better world.?
“The University of 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 is leading the way in its approach to transnational education. I am excited to help shape the University’s continued success in Malaysia as it gets ready to launch a new campus in India.”??
Professor Andrew Atherton, Vice-President International and Engagement, added: “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Ehsan Mesbahi to the role of Academic Provost in Malaysia.?
“The Malaysia campus will reflect and live our University’s overall vision of building an inclusive world where knowledge is applied to transform lives. I am confident that under Professor Mesbahi’s leadership it will continue to grow as an outstanding and important part of the University of 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载.?
“This is a pivotal time of transformation as we get ready to open our Delhi campus in August and continue to move forward on our journey to become a truly global University.”??
Wendy Appleby, Vice-President (Operations) and UoSM Board Chair commented: “We are greatly looking forward to welcoming Ehsan into our UoS community. I would also like to thank Pieter Pottas for his proactive interim leadership since October last year – we are greatly appreciative of the expertise he has brought to the role during this period.”?
Professor Mesbahi will take up his post as Academic Provost and Associate Vice President (International) Malaysia in May 2025.?