Alina Codreanu

Strategic Business Educator and Global Market Leader with 15+ years in higher education and corporate strategy, including 9+ years in senior leadership roles. Expertise in managing the full lifecycle of non-credit and credit learning programs, aligning them with institutional goals for innovation and impact. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing educational portfolios, and data-driven strategies that drive measurable growth and program success

GUS Toronto School of Management - Toronto, ON

Professor & Course Developer - General Business Programs Jan 2023 - Present

• Led the end-to-end development of a non-credit Business Ethics course, earning immediate QAC approval and contributing to a 15% increase in program enrolment.
• Developed and implemented a high-impact Business Ethics course aligned with institutional quality standards and learner demand, driving enrolment growth and academic credibility. 
• Designed and delivered a workforce-aligned Business Ethics course that passed QAC audit on first review and enhanced program competitiveness in the professional education space.

Faculty Member Jan2023 - Present

• Designed and delivered credit and non-credit career-readiness courses that increased job placement rates by 20% through integration of workforce-aligned assessments and industry-informed skill-building.
• Co-developed career-aligned curricula in collaboration with faculty and industry advisors, directly improving course relevance and raising student satisfaction scores by 12%.
• Collaborated on curriculum updates, aligning with employer expectations and improving student satisfaction scores.

VP, Global Market Integration Consulting Jan 2020 - Present

• Conducted market research and workforce analysis, shaping cross-border educational programs that boosted global positioning and learner engagement. 
• Secured blockchain and digital innovation training partnerships, expanding program reach and reinforcing leadership in emerging technologies. 

Senior Program Lead - IBM & Logistics System May 2020 - Dec 2022

• Strengthened faculty development through the implementation of strategic initiatives, driving a 20% improvement in program quality and student outcomes.
• Redesigned course delivery using agile, learner- centered methods, aligning content with institutional priorities, which led to a 15% increase in learner engagement.
• Enhanced curriculum and faculty performance through data-driven assessments and cross-departmental collaboration, resulting in a 10% increase in overall program effectiveness.

Chief Financial Officer May 2017 - Jan 2020

• Delivered strategic recommendations based on data synthesis and financial reporting to support executive leadership. 
• Guided risk management and investment decisions, advancing long-term organisational growth and stability.

Global Business Development Consultant Sept 2016 - May 2017

• Guided global expansion strategies, aligning project execution with labor market trends and cultural dynamics, leading to successful market entry and sustainable partnerships
• Identified and capitalised on emerging market opportunities, leading to successful partnerships and strengthening the company’s position in global markets..

Postgraduate Diploma - Global Business, Corporate Diplomacy

Said Business School, University of Oxford 2019

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Schulich School of Business, York University 2017

MPPAL - Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law

York University 2016

Bachelor of Arts - Music, Theatre & Fine Arts

Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts, Moldova 2008