Hemant Kokularupan
Hemant Kokularupan is the Executive Director of Student Experience at Box Hill Institute in Victoria, bringing nearly two decades of comprehensive experience in higher education, dual-sector, and vocational sectors. His career spans various leadership roles, covering customer experience, compliance, business intelligence, admissions, marketing, and student recruitment.
Throughout his career, he has consistently championed the belief that education has the power to transform lives, with a genuine dedication to placing the student at the heart of all educational endeavours.
As a leader motivated by complex challenges, Hemant has creative expertise in developing diverse strategies to help education providers achieve impactful outcomes. His overarching goal is to ensure that education remains accessible, student-centric, and an exciting adventure.
Hemant’s entire career has been grounded in the Australian educational landscape. His higher education and dual-sector experiences include various academic and leadership roles at Monash University and Swinburne University of Technology.
Within the TAFE sector, Hemant has held several positions, including the role of General Manager of Student Experience and Customer Relations at Chisholm Institute. Additionally, his tenure at Bendigo Kangan Institute involved leadership roles as Head of Student Services, Executive Director of COVID Response, and Executive Director of Quality 22.
Hemant is a passionate and transformative leader in education, marked by his diverse experience and unwavering dedication to student success and equitable education.
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