Acumen, India. Ritu Sharma has been appointed senior director – South Asia at Acumen, part of Sannam S4 Group, leading its ‘Presence’ in-country delivery model across the region. With over 20 years in international education, she brings experience across student recruitment, university partnerships, market development and education consulting. Previously leading UK and ANZ delivery, her expanded remit now spans end-to-end ‘Presence’ service delivery across South Asia. She will focus on strengthening regional delivery, empowering teams, deepening partner strategies and driving meaningful impact. Ritu said: “I am grateful for the trust placed in me and excited about the opportunity to take on this broader responsibility. We have built a strong foundation, deep sector expertise and a strong position in the markets we serve. I am looking forward to building on that strength, creating even greater value for our university partners, deepening our relationships and extending our impact across the wider South Asian education sector.”