Studyportals, Global. Studyportals recently welcomed Derrik Karst as senior vice president of partnerships for EMEA. He will be responsible for building relationships with universities and helping them spotlight their programs to be discovered by students around the world. Speaking of his new role, Derrik said: “I’m passionate about building transparency and student-empowerment in education. At Studyportals, I get to help over 52 million students explore programs and make informed choices every year.” This opportunity builds on more than a decade of experience in international education and edtech. Previously, Derrik led international growth and school partnerships for eduFair China, a Chinese education platform for student recruitment. Having lived and worked in the United States, China, and Europe, he brings an international perspective with a strong network across the education sector. Derrik has an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor in Economics from Westminster College, Utah. He is based in Madrid, Spain.