Eddie Ho

An experienced professional with in-depth knowledge and rooted experience in international recruitment, partnership, student mobility, research development and institutional advancement.

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

About

A seasoned marketer with extensive experience in HE setting. In the 30 years of my career, I have the pleasure in working in different industries, settings, and people from an array of cultures and backgrounds, time of both prosperity and economic downturn, allowing me to equip myself with skills, knowledge, and the versatility to transform challenges into opportunities. With the opportunities of working with the senior management team and industrial leaders, not only am I able to share their pioneering vision, with utmost devotion and dedication, I am able to materialize these strategic goals into tangible outcomes.

Experience

  • Head of International at Norwich University of the Arts
    Nov 2023 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Provide strategic leadership for international student recruitment and conversion, global marketing and market development, international partnerships and transnational education (TNE), and the coordination of international rankings and benchmarking activities to enhance global reputation and positioning.

  • Senior International Officer - China at University of Derby
    Nov 2021 - Oct 2023 · 2 yrs

    Oversees international operations, including recruitment, partnerships and TNE Operations Responsible for partnership development, successful launch of the sino-foreign collaborative programme with Shenyang University of Technology and Hunan University of Technology. Facilitated international research collaboration, including institutional research projects and international research scholar attachments.

  • Subject Matter Expert - Developing Globally Sustainable Strategy at Arden University
    Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 · 4 mos

    Acted as module designer for Sustainable Global Strategy under the MBA programme

  • Senior Manager at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Oct 2006 - Aug 2021 · 14 yrs 11 mos

    During the 15 years of employment with the University, I had the privilege to oversee, formulate and drive numerous strategic initiatives, include: student recruitment (at both UG and PG level), establish partnership and manage student exchange programmes, develop and manage undergraduate general studies and Service-learning subjects, foster and maintain industrial relationships with large corporations, government bodies, NGOs and potential donors in aim to solicit support for various university initiatives and needs, responsible for branding, marketing and PR for the University in China; and manage all offshore education centres established in China.

  • Manager at Asia Pacific Institute Of Management
    May 2004 - Sep 2006 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Worked in the capacity of the Head of Sales and Marketing Department, responsible for promoting the company and her higher education programmes in Hong Kong; manage a group of education consultants providing consultation and student services to potential students.