Ascent One, US. Ashley Fitchette has joined Ascent One as executive director of North America. Ashley works with institutional leadership to strengthen international recruitment governance, agent oversight and admissions operations. With more than a decade of experience across South Asia, UK, Europe and North America, she brings a rare ability to connect policy, data, and institutional practice. Her work helps institutions shift from fragmented processes to integrated systems that support ethical recruitment, financial transparency, and sustainable enrolment strategy. She is a trusted voice in sector-wide discussions on risk, accountability, and the future of international education. Ashley said: “Across our sector, we are strengthening alignment and expectations with international quality frameworks. Through a globally coordinated approach, Ascent One is building a shared, end-to-end understanding of the entire international recruitment, admissions and marketing ecosystem. This collective visibility supports stronger trust, accountability, and evidence based decision making across all partnerships, ensuring that every academic journey is understood, supported, and genuinely student centred.”