QS Consulting

Daniel Kahn is an expert in graduate management education with more than 16 years of experience at QS. He is a data analyst and consultant with in-depth knowledge of business school trends and strategy.

Jacques de Champchesnel is an experienced higher education consultant. He has more than 7 years of experience at QS and prior to joining was a Dean of Student Affairs and Campus Life and consultant in higher education strategy.

Dr Shadi Hijazi is a management and marketing specialist and a consultant with multinational experience in higher education strategy. He has worked at QS for more than a decade with previous experience as a researcher and lecturer at institutions across the globe.

Nily Castano is an experienced manager in higher education, having worked previously at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and the UCC in Colombia.

Zaeem Siddiqui is an experienced data scientist. He holds a degree from Clark University in Economics and International Relations and a master’s from SOAS University of London.

Kuldeep is an experienced strategy consultant. He has an MBA degree from Indian Institute of Management and is a rank holder in Electronics Engineering from SRM Institute of Science and Technology.

Dr Helen Kelly has more than 20 years’ experience in senior leadership roles within Trinity College Dublin, University of Warwick, and SOAS University of London. Her skills and expertise span student recruitment, TNE and global partnerships, change management, external engagement, development, and strategic planning.

Alice Wei is an experienced Senior Consultant. She holds a degree from Shanghai International Studies University, a master’s degree in comparative education from UCL and an MBA from Imperial College Business School.

Dara Bukhtoyarova is an experienced higher education specialist. Her expertise is in research development, international collaboration and online learning.

Veronica Omeni is an experienced senior leader in higher education with expertise in graduate management education, internationalisation, global engagement and employability. She joined QS in 2021.

Lara is a Senior Consultant at QS. Prior to joining the company, Lara held management roles in student recruitment and marketing teams within the higher education sector in Australia and the UK. Lara’s expertise is in international and domestic student recruitment and strategy, programme development, global engagement and industry partnerships. Lara holds a Level 7 Marketing Leadership Qualification from the Chartered institute of Marketing (UK) and a Marketing and dual degree in BCom Marketing and BA International Communications from Macquarie University (Australia).

Dr Habib Fardoun is an expert in university performance and reputation building, with a specialised focus on enhancing global institutional presence, and driving research and teaching excellence. Dr Fardoun has a PhD and Master’s in Quality Higher Education Development, complemented by a BA in Computer Engineering from Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha. He brings a deep understanding of the academic landscape and the strategic insights necessary for elevating university standards on a global scale. With extensive experience in university reputation enhancement and expanding global institutional presence, Dr Fardoun has successfully led initiatives that significantly boost research and teaching outcomes.