Kishore Kumar François

PhD candidate – Digital Transformation and Sustainability in Coffee Production | MBA | International Partnerships | Higher Education Management

Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam

About

Background • French of Indian heritage, multicultural and multilingual, grew up in both countries • Lived in India, France, United Kingdom, Japan, China, and currently in Vietnam Academic and professional experience • PhD candidate at College of Business and Law, RMIT University (based in Hanoi, Vietnam) • MBA from the NUCB Business School (Japan's only triple-crowned business school) • Higher education management, strategic partnerships, and international collaboration Current research project: digital transformation and its impact on sustainability in the early stages of the Vietnamese coffee value chain. I am always happy to connect with people, so feel free to reach out!

Experience

  • NUCB Undergraduate School (Nisshin, Aichi, Japan)
    • Assistant Director of International Affairs
      Oct 2020 - Sep 2023 · 3 yrs

      • Managed the Global BBA program and its operations (more than 200 students yearly from 54 countries) • Networked with leading universities to develop international relations (160 partner schools in 59 countries) • Devised and executed recruitment strategies to increase the number of international students • Collaborated with top leadership and stakeholders for implementing new initiatives and strategic plans • Analyzed data, compile statistics and reports, and prepare for domestic and international accreditations • Mentored and coached students weekly for their academic and professional development • Recruited and led students by launching seasonal short-term programs and competitions • Created and managed web contents

    • Institutional Relations & Program Coordinator
      Oct 2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs

      • Operated the Global BBA program • Established program policies, manuals, and standard operating procedures • Implemented a PDCA cycle for continuous assessment and improvement (+153% in student satisfaction) • Onboarded, briefed and coordinated with 9 new faculty members for program development • Consolidated international partnerships by adding 8 partner schools and 4 double degree programs • Organized networking and socializing events for recruiting students to study abroad

    • Assistant Coordinator
      Mar 2018 - Sep 2018 · 7 mos

      • Conducted market research and competitive intelligence • Assisted the development of a new degree program (Global BBA) • Organized the administrative and academic operations of student mobility • Supported and guided incoming and outgoing students • Hosted events to facilitate intercultural exchange between international and local students • Published internal and external communication for public relations and content marketing

  • Business Developer at French-Property.com
    Jan 2016 - Jul 2016 · 7 mos

    • Revitalized a marketing campaign for banner advertising • Generated, identified and prospected leads through cold-calling and email marketing for B2B customer portfolio • Negotiated contracts and increased B2B and B2C sales • Managed key B2B accounts for building strong and long-term customer relationship • Organized The French Village at A Place in the Sun Live in London and Manchester