Deakin University has announced three senior appointments to its new foray into India, located at GIFT City outside of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
David Das has been appointed as Head of Campus Operations at GIFT City Campus. He previously served as the Deputy Director for South Asia for Deakin University, based in New Delhi.
John Bolton – Executive Director, International Branch Campuses was appointed in October of last year and has been with Deakin for over 9 years.
Deanne Dunne – Head, International Branch Campus Programs. Deanne has been with Deakin for over 10 years.
In a statement to the Koala, David Das said, “Deakin University’s commitment and great friendship with India is 30 years strong this year—a significant milestone that is particularly notable as we look forward to welcoming our inaugural student cohort to Deakin GIFT City. This is an exciting new chapter for Deakin as the first foreign University to establish an international branch campus in India, and I am extremely proud to help write the next chapter of the Deakin-India story as Head of Campus GIFT City.”
The Koala wishes these appointments and Deakin all the best in coming months as they receive their first intake.
