Team
Mr. Rakesh Gaur
Co-Founder
Accomplished Strategy & Operations Leader with nearly 20 years of international experience across the UAE, Africa, CIS, China, India, and Pakistan in conceiving and executing transformative business strategies. Proven versatility across multiple industries, including Education, Hospitality, Service Industry, and Retail. Expert in full- spectrum management encompassing Operations, Sales, and New Business Setup. Adept at turning visionary concepts into operational realities while maximizing efficiency and reducing costs. A strategic thinker with a reputation for valuing diversity and inspiring teams to navigate complex challenges. Combines strong analytical and negotiation skills with a passion for embracing industry changes to deliver sustainable value across diverse business landscapes. Recipient of “Visionary Edupreneur” award at the Elets World Education Summit, Dubai 2026.
Dr. Sunita Marwaha
Co-Founder
Dr. Sunita Marwaha is an award-winning education leader and student wellbeing specialist with over 20 years of experience across the UAE and internationally. As Co- Founder & COO of ManageMentor Consultants, Dubai, she partners with schools and universities to strengthen student engagement, career readiness, and holistic development. Having held senior leadership roles including Director of Student Affairs & Engagement and Registrar, she brings deep insight into the academic, emotional, and career challenges facing young people today. Her approach is grounded in psychological expertise. A certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner with advanced degrees in Business Administration and Psychotherapy, Dr. Sunita delivers practical, psychology-driven guidance that helps students build genuine confidence, emotional resilience, and a positive mindset. Her work spans institutional consulting, interactive group sessions, and one-to-one mentoring. A trusted voice for parents and educators, she helps young minds navigate exam stress, gain career clarity, and develop essential life skills. Recently recognized with the Leadership & Advocacy Award at the World Education Summit (WES), Dr. Sunita is known for her warm, relatable style and unwavering commitment to helping students thrive.
Ms. Asma Dridi Naaman
Director, Business Development
A senior Brand Communications and Business Development leader with over 10 years of experience across the UAE and MENA region, bringing together strategic thinking and hands-on execution to drive sustainable growth. She specializes in 360° brand strategy, digital marketing, and cross-functional leadership across luxury retail and higher education, leading end-to-end brand activations, multi-channel campaigns, influencer and PR partnerships, and performance-driven digital initiatives. With strong expertise in budget governance, stakeholder management, KPI performance, and operational integration, she consistently delivers measurable results. Her experience also includes large-scale exhibitions, pop-ups, institutional events, and regional and international student recruitment strategies & combining commercial focus with a people-cantered leadership approach.
Ms. Zeny Rose Buendia
Education & Outreach Consultant
A British Council Certified UK Agent & Counsellor with expertise in international student recruitment, academic advisory, and institutional outreach across the UAE and global markets. Brings a strategic understanding of higher education pathways, supporting students and families in making informed, future-oriented academic decisions. Contributes to strengthening school partnerships and university collaborations, facilitating quality student placements across the UAE, India, Africa, and CIS regions. Recognized for a relationship-driven and student-centered approach, combines admissions expertise with trusted guidance to help learners navigate international education opportunities with clarity, confidence, and long-term vision.
