Consultancy and Advisory Services
Our team of seasoned experts offer institutions the insights, direction and commitment required to build and realise your long-term strategic vision.
Consultancy and advisory services
Our expert consultants work closely with senior academic and administrative staff, research groups, strategic planning departments and university committees to deliver customised support that achieves results.
Currently working with over 70 universities and business schools around the world, our team is composed of seasoned experts with a wealth of experience in the fields of education, government, innovation, research, leadership and development.
We empower universities to navigate the complexities of the ever-changing higher education landscape, capitalise on emerging trends and seize opportunities for sustainable growth, excellence, and global recognition.
Our expert consultants
Veronica Omeni Test is an experienced senior leader in higher education with expertise in graduate management education, internationalisation, global engagement and employability. She joined QS in 2021.
Veronica Omeni Test , Principal Consultant 
Veronica Omeni is an experienced senior leader in higher education with expertise in graduate management education, internationalisation, global engagement and employability. She joined QS in 2021.
Veronica Omeni , Principal Consultant
Dara Bukhtoyarova is an experienced higher education specialist. Her expertise is in research development, international collaboration and online learning.
Dara Bukhtoyarova , Consulting Projects Co-ordinator
Alice Wei is an experienced Senior Consultant. She holds a degree from Shanghai International Studies University, a master’s degree in comparative education from UCL and an MBA from Imperial College Business School.
Alice Wei , Senior Consultant
Dr Helen Kelly has more than 20 years’ experience in senior leadership roles within Trinity College Dublin, University of Warwick, and SOAS University of London. Her skills and expertise span student recruitment, TNE and global partnerships, change management, external engagement, development, and strategic planning.
Dr Helen Kelly , Principal Consultant
Lara is a Senior Consultant at QS. Prior to joining the company, Lara held leadership roles in student recruitment and marketing teams within the higher education sector in Australia and the UK. Lara’s expertise is in international and domestic student recruitment and strategy, programme development, global engagement and industry partnerships. Lara holds a Level 7 Marketing Leadership Qualification from the Chartered institute of Marketing (UK) and a Marketing and dual degree in BCom Marketing and BA International Communications from Macquarie University (Australia).
Lara D’Arcy , Senior Consultant
Kuldeep is an experienced strategy consultant. He has an MBA degree from Indian Institute of Management and is a rank holder in Electronics Engineering from SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
Kuldeep Reddy , Senior Consultant
Zaeem Siddiqui is an experienced data scientist. He holds a degree from Clark University in Economics and International Relations and a master’s from SOAS University of London.
Zaeem Siddiqui , Data & Insights Manager
How we help
Our range of advisory and consultancy services provide institutions with the direction to harness excellence, cultivate impact and achieve world-class standards.
Leadership workshops
Our advisory and consultancy experts work closely with senior stakeholders to develop impactful strategies — leveraging their data and insights.
Strategic audit reviews
Our experts investigate your processes and procedures to identify pain points and provide solutions.
Global engagement advisory
Our experts offer advice and direction on how to establish your brand overseas and develop meaningful international partnerships.
Institutional roadmaps
Our experts help you achieve your long-term strategic vision — mapping out a direction and plan, for the next six months or 10 years.
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