Ascent One, UK. Kym Nguyen has joined Ascent One as chief growth officer. Kym is a senior leader in international higher education and global student recruitment. With 13+ years leading multicultural teams across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and North America, she partners with university leaders to tailor solutions in admissions, agent management and marketing. Focussing on the student experience – fairness, safety and success – she is a regular sector speaker known for actionable insights that drive efficiency, transparency and sustainable growth. Upon starting her role, Kym said: “I’m excited to join Ascent One as CGO at a time when our sector urgently needs meaningful digital transformation. Ascent One is uniquely positioned as the partner that helps institutions and their students unlock new levels of success.”