Rob Kindness
Director (Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa and United Kingdom) @Abe
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WORK HISTORY
Director (Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa and United Kingdom) @Abe
Lead regional commercial growth for ABE’s portfolio of internationally recognised qualifications and credentials in business, entrepreneurship, leadership, employability, and sustainability across APAC, South Asia, MENA, and the UK.• Lead seven in-country business managers across APAC and South Asia, setting regional direction and driving performance to grow partnerships and learner uptake.• Hold direct commercial responsibility for the UK market, leading business development and supporting market growth• Develop strategic relationships with schools, colleges, universities, training providers, and other partners to expand market reach and progression opportunities.• Advise institutions on curriculum strategy and qualification fit, aligning product offer to learner progression and workforce needs.• Engage senior stakeholders across multiple territories through a consultative commercial approach to support sustainable market expansion
EDUCATION
Tynemet College
EDI Level 3 Award in Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods
International House
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Southampton
Bachelor’s Degree, Post Compulsory Education and Training
Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative Ltd (sfedi)
Level 3 Award, Understanding and Planning Business Resilience
APM Group
Prince2 (Foundation Examination)
City & Guilds
Graduateship Award, Leadership & Management
The Training Foundation
Certificate, Training Needs Analysis
University of Portsmouth
Certificate in Education – Post Compulsory
University of Southampton
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Post Compulsory Education and Training
The Training Foundation
Certificate, Learning & Development Consultancy
ABOUT ROB KINDNESS
I’m a regional commercial and partnerships leader with a track record of building growth across Southeast Asia in international education.My experience spans qualifications, skills development, pathways, and institutional partnerships, working with schools, universities, ministries, training providers, and professional bodies to open markets, build trusted relationships, and convert opportunity into sustainable commercial growth.I’ve spent much of my career operating across complex, fast-moving markets where success depends on more than just sales. It requires local insight, credibility with senior stakeholders, and the ability to align educational products with real institutional and workforce needs.I’m particularly interested in opportunities where commercial leadership, partnership development, and regional market growth come together, especially across APAC.My focus now is on senior leadership roles where I can help ambitious organisations grow their footprint, strengthen partnerships, and deliver meaningful impact through education.
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