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The Executive Team of Malvern International plc are dedicated to help drive the strategic growth of the organisation with an unwavering focus on delivering quality education and student experience. With a clear vision and mission to continue to change the lives of international students through the power of education, the Executive team work together to ensure that quality curricula, teaching and partnerships are central to every aspect of the business.
Richard Mace is the Executive Director and CEO of Malvern International. Richard became CEO of the organisation in June 2020. Prior to this, Richard ran and rapidly grew Communicate School in Manchester, which was acquired by Malvern International in July 2018.
With ample experience in the education and language sector, Richard has led the Executive team with a clear strategic vision which is now being implemented across the organisation.
Daniel Fisher joined as Finance Director of Malvern International in January 2021. In November 2021, Daniel was appointed to the board of directors of Malvern International Plc. Daniel has over 13 years of experience successfully leading Finance teams.
Appointed in November 2024, James Findley leads strategic operations, driving growth, efficiency, and the development of new education centres. With a strong background in admissions, resource management and process optimisation, he ensures seamless operations that enhance student experiences and drive long-term success.
Previously, James held senior roles at Cambridge Education Group and Coventry University, spearheading operational improvements, scaling new learning centres, and implementing strategies to enhance student recruitment and retention. He holds an Executive MBA from the University of Birmingham and a Law with Criminology degree from the University of Derby. A Chartered Manager Fellow (CMgr FCMI), he is also certified in PRINCE2 project management and NEBOSH health and safety.
Stephen Harvey joined Malvern International PLC as Chief Development Officer – with responsibility for growing its global network of University and Higher Education partnerships.
With 40 years of successful teaching, research, policy, governance & senior management experience in the global education sectors, Stephen has held the positions of Non-Executive Director at Sannam S4, Founder and Global Managing Director of Cambridge Education Group’s ONCAMPUS Higher Education Pathways Division; Head of Higher Education Advisory Services at KPMG UK; Project Manager, UK Government Department for Education Strategy & Innovation Unit and UK Managing Director of Study Group. He is currently as Trustee of Cumberland Lodge.
Ashleigh Veres is the Senior Director, University Recruitment and Partnerships for Malvern International. With more than 11 years in students recruitment and marketing, Ashleigh works diligently to develop and execute sales strategy for the group.
Working closely with our university partners to realise shared goals, and with a keen focus on the development of partnerships with internationally-focused partners, Ashleigh is a strong advocate for the opportunities that international education provides students.
Ashleigh is responsible for leading the Global Recruitment Unit and managing the marketing for the organisation.
Emiliano Sallustri is the Managing Director of English Language Teaching (ELT). Emiliano, who has been with the company since 2019, plays a key role in expanding our ELT offering. His primary focus is on commercial growth, operational standardisation and strategic development for our ELT centres. Emiliano is directly responsible for managing the ELT sales funnel (both agent and direct) and overseeing the operational structure within the teams.
Maya Frost joined us in 2024 as Marketing Director, bringing a wealth of expertise to redefine our marketing strategy. With a sharp focus on our priorities in Pathways and ELT, she is driving brand enhancement and market expansion to fuel our growth ambitions. With over 17 years of experience in marketing – specialising in digital strategy – Maya has held key roles at leading organisations, including Cambridge Education Group and the British Council. A recognised leader in international marketing and the Higher Education sector, she has spearheaded award-winning campaigns such as the Study UK campaign, which generated hundreds of millions of pounds in revenue. Her strategic vision and proven track record position her as a key force in elevating our brand and impact on a global scale
Kelly McGrath, MCIP has over 15 years HR experience and is Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development. She is responsible for the development and delivery of the People Strategy. Kelly joined Malvern International in April 2023 and works with the Executive Team to define and deliver business growth plans. A true HR generalist and People Partner, Kelly gained experience within the Manufacturing and Aerospace industries before making the move to education and supports all areas of the business but is particularly passionate about people development and engagement.
