NCUK, UK. NCUK has announced the appointment of Andrew Howells MCIM as its new chief marketing officer. With more than 15 years of experience in senior marketing roles in higher education, Andrew brings a wealth of expertise and a track record of significant accomplishments to this critical role. Before joining NCUK, Andrew served as the Assistant Director for External Affairs at Universities UK International (UUKi), a sector body representing 140 UK universities. His prior roles also include senior positions in marketing, student recruitment, and alumni relations at the University of Southampton and Royal Holloway, University of London. “We are thrilled to welcome Andy to the NCUK team,” said Stuart Smith, CEO of NCUK. “His deep understanding of the higher education sector, combined with his proven ability to lead successful marketing campaigns, makes him an invaluable addition to our organisation. We look forward to the significant contributions he will undoubtedly make as we continue to connect international students with world-class universities.”