Gareth Topp

Gareth Topp is an accomplished leader in international higher education management, with over 15 years of experience in spearheading recruitment, marketing, and development work in key regions. He has worked for two of the UK's leading research universities, overseeing international office teams and achieving ambitious recruitment targets. Gareth has cultivated cross-cultural communication skills required to conduct business across a range of markets, including the four BRIC economies, the Middle East, Europe, Eurasia, North and South America, South Asia, East Asia, and North Africa. Through engagement with governmental ministries, embassies, banks, sponsors, universities, agencies, high schools, and exam boards, he has achieved targeted outcomes with a positive and collegial approach, building relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Gareth's expertise lies in international higher education management, recruitment, marketing, and development. He has a track record of growing enrolments and income through innovative strategic approaches to the market. He is highly innovative and experienced in setting and working to meet and exceed clear development targets. Gareth is a skilled communicator, with cross-cultural abilities, and is interested in international cultures, business, and education.