Amrita Sadarangani — CEO
I am Chief Academic Services Officer at the University of York Mumbai, part of the founding leadership team building a new global university in India. I lead the development of the academic and research ecosystem, alongside student services, placements, and wellbeing, ensuring strong alignment between academic quality, student experience, and graduate outcomes. My work focuses on building ambitious institutions that are globally connected, research-driven, and committed to advancing higher education for the public good. Over the past two decades, I have led major internationalisation and partnership initiatives across India and South Asia, including the advancement of the University of Edinburgh’s regional strategy. I am particularly interested in how new institutional models, including international branch campuses, can redefine how universities deliver education, support students, and contribute to society. My approach is pragmatic, relational, and built for the long term, bringing together stakeholders across different worlds and creating the conditions for meaningful collaboration. Outside of work, I enjoy music, literature, and the arts, with a particular love for fiction and history.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in higher education and academic partnerships.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 25 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Academic Strategy & Leadership
- Industry & External Partnerships
- Strategic Leadership
- Collaborative Leadership
- Strategic Partnerships
- Strategic Thinking
- Executive-level Communication
- Investment Promotion
Career Highlights
- Leader in building global education institutions
- Expert in international partnerships and collaborations
- Strong focus on student success and academic excellence
Work Experience
University of York Mumbai
Chief Academic Services Officer (4 mos)
The University of Edinburgh
Industry and External Engagement Lead, Gujarat Biotechnology University Partnership (6 mos)
Head of Partnerships, College of Science & Engineering, India (11 mos)
Honorary Fellow, School of Biological Sciences (3 yrs 4 mos)
Executive Director - Gujarat Biotechnology University project (2 yrs 4 mos)
Director - India Liaison Office (10 yrs 2 mos)
Regional Director - South Asia Office (10 yrs 11 mos)
Ashoka University
Senior Director and Head - Global Research Alliances (1 yr 10 mos)
Sannam S4
University of Edinburgh - India Manager (2 mos)
UK India Business Council
University of Edinburgh - India Manager (6 mos)
British High Commission in India
Country Manager, India - South of England (2 yrs)
GlaxoSmithKline Pharma India
Pr Marketing & Communications Manager (2 yrs 6 mos)
British Deputy High Commission Bangalore
Science & Technology Advisor (2 yrs 4 mos)
Ogilvy Public Relations
Senior Associate (3 yrs)
Education
M.Sc. at M. S. University of Baroda
B.Sc. at St. Xavier's College
ICSE at J. B. Petit High School
