Tharun Menon

Senior Business Development and Operations Leader with 18+ years of experience across higher education, international student recruitment, business expansion, and operations management. Proven success in driving revenue growth, developing new markets, managing international partnerships, and leading high-performing teams. Strong background in stakeholder management, admissions strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Business Development Manager at GLOBAL UNIVERSITY SYSTEMS (2024-09 – Present)

Representing University of Europe for Applied Sciences

• Drive sales growth through comprehensive business development strategies.
• Identify new market opportunities using data-driven market research.
• Build and manage partnerships with institutions, agents, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to meet revenue targets.

Deputy Manager – International Marketing & Admissions at AMITY EDUCATION GROUP (2022-10 – 2024-09)

• Represented Amity University (Dubai & London) at international recruitment events.
• Planned and executed student recruitment strategies across global markets.
• Managed and trained recruitment agents; supported conversion strategies.
• Maintained strong relationships with applicants, parents, and partners.

Business Development Manager at LAKSHYA INDIAN INSTITUTE OF COMMERCE (2022-04 – 2022-09)

• Led end-to-end proposal development and client acquisition initiatives.
• Identified business growth opportunities through competitor and market analysis.
• Supported sales operations and ensured high-quality client communication.

Manager – Operations at ISE EDUCATION MEDIA INDIA PVT. LTD. (2018-04 – 2022-03)

• Managed the complete admissions lifecycle, from counselling to enrollment.
• Built and led teams across Kerala and Delhi locations.
• Coordinated with international universities for admissions and compliance.
• Oversaw documentation and student visa processing for overseas education.

Lead – Transformation (Operations) at OYO ROOMS (ORAVEL STAYS PVT. LTD.) (2015-10 – 2018-03)

• Executed operational transformation projects across assigned properties.
• Managed budgets, vendor relationships, and execution timelines.
• Trained teams to align operations with organizational quality standards.

Operations & Hospitality Leadership Roles at ISE Event Management, The Lalit Resort & Spa, The Gordon House Suites (Mars Group), Taj Fisherman's Cove (2006 – 2015)

Early career positions in operations and hospitality

• Front office operations, operations management, team supervision.
• Event execution, client relationship management, service excellence.

MBA in Human Resource Management – Madurai Kamaraj University

B.Sc in Hotel & Catering Management – University of Madras

B.Com – Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

PG Diploma in Tourism Administration – Pondicherry University