PhD • Executive Director
PhD in Psychological Empowerment | Academic & Executive Director
Bridging Education, Leadership & Business Strategy for Global Impact
I help institutions grow, raise academic quality and build international partnerships across the UAE, UK and Europe, combining a psychologist’s understanding of people with an executive’s focus on strategy and results.
Verified PhD · 15+ yrs
About Me
Education Leader & Psychologist
Driving Impact Across UAE, UK & Europe · Expert in International Development & Institutional Excellence
I am a passionate education leader and psychologist with a proven track record of driving academic excellence, institutional growth, and international development across the UAE, UK, and Europe.
Over the years, I have successfully guided and mentored students, professionals, and senior leaders—facilitating their progression into globally recognized universities. A key highlight of my journey has been recruiting and supporting over 200 UAE national leaders into doctoral programs across prestigious UK institutions.
Expertise & Leadership Core
Where psychology meets executive strategy
Beyond leadership, I am deeply committed to human development. As a psychologist, I help individuals unlock their potential and help organisations build people-centric cultures.
Psychological Empowerment & Executive Coaching
A PhD-grounded approach that helps leaders, faculty and students build confidence, resilience and high performance.
- Psychological counselling & empowerment
- Leadership, soft-skill & career coaching
- Research supervision & doctoral guidance
- Faculty wellbeing & people-centric culture
Academic Quality Frameworks & Institutional Excellence
Quality frameworks, assessment standards and governance that stand up to external academic audit.
UK & UAE International Education Partnerships
Strong ties with Aberystwyth, Gloucestershire and Derby, opening doctoral pathways for UAE leaders.
Scalable Business Development & Revenue Growth
Annual business plans, a dependable pipeline and new revenue channels with colleges and education providers.
Impact & Credentials
Milestones that speak for themselves
Professional milestones, leadership engagements and academic contributions from a journey committed to excellence, growth and global impact.
200+ UAE Nationals
Recruited and supported elite UAE professionals into doctoral programmes in the UK, and many more into postgraduate study.
Certified Assessor
Level 5 Composite Award in Assessing Learners (2017).
Training & Counselling
Soft-skill training and counselling for MBA students, plus extended counselling for faculty at TKM and other institutions.
Research & Publications
Papers presented and published with the University of Kerala, University of Calicut and international research journals.
Academic Credentials & Qualifications
PhD in Psychological Empowerment of Management Students
University of Kerala, Trivandrum · 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Bolton, UK · 2018
Level 7 PG Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership
University of Bolton, UK · 2017
M.Phil in Consulting Psychology
University of Kerala, Trivandrum · 2008
MA in Applied Psychology
University of Kerala, Trivandrum · 2006
BA in Psychology
University of Kerala, Trivandrum · 2001 – 2004
Certificates
Certificates & Achievements
Degree and professional certificates. Click any certificate to view it full size.
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Professional Excellence
My professional milestones, leadership engagements, and academic contributions, reflecting my journey as an education leader and psychologist committed to excellence, growth, and global impact.
Work Experience
A career built on results
Proven success in managing institutions, developing academic frameworks and mentoring students and professionals.
Managing Director
BTEC Management Consultancy
Jun 2025 – Present
Key responsibilities & achievements
- Collaborate with executive leadership to design and implement operational infrastructure, including systems, processes, and workforce planning to support rapid organisational expansion.
- Lead and manage a full cross-functional team, including oversight of a service and maintenance profit centre, ensuring operational efficiency and performance.
- Drive progressive development strategies to secure new revenue streams, enhance market presence, and strengthen the organisation’s influence within the training and education sector.
- Liaise with divisional and group companies to identify commercial opportunities, streamline operations, and improve organisational effectiveness.
- Contribute to strategic planning initiatives focused on long-term profitability, financial risk mitigation, and high-quality service delivery.
- Develop, execute, and communicate long-term growth strategies aligned with business objectives, value propositions, and scalable product offerings.
- Prepare and implement annual business plans to support strategic goals and organisational performance targets.
- Build and maintain a strong business pipeline to ensure predictable, sustainable revenue growth in line with agreed timelines and targets.
- Partner with businesses, colleges, and education service providers to expand revenue channels and maximise business development opportunities.
Executive Director
BTEC Management Consultancy
Jun 2016 – Jun 2025
Key responsibilities & achievements
- Collaborate with Leadership: Work alongside executive leadership to design and implement robust operational infrastructure, including systems, processes, and workforce planning, to facilitate rapid organizational expansion.
- Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Oversee and manage a diverse cross-functional team, including a service and maintenance profit center, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and performance.
- Drive Development Strategies: Champion innovative development strategies to secure new revenue streams, enhance market presence, and bolster the organization’s influence in the training and education sector.
- Identify Commercial Opportunities: Liaise with divisional and group companies to pinpoint commercial opportunities, streamline operations, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Strategic Planning Contribution: Play a key role in strategic planning initiatives that focus on long-term profitability, financial risk management, and the delivery of high-quality services.
- Growth Strategy Development: Formulate, execute, and communicate long-term growth strategies that align with business objectives, value propositions, and scalable product offerings.
- Annual Business Planning: Prepare and implement comprehensive annual business plans that support strategic goals and drive organizational performance targets.
- Build Business Pipeline: Cultivate a strong business pipeline to ensure consistent, sustainable revenue growth in alignment with established timelines and targets.
- Partnership Development: Collaborate with businesses, colleges, and education service providers to expand revenue channels and maximize business development opportunities.
Academic Director
Admissions HR & Management Consultancy (BTEC sister company)
2015 – Present
Key responsibilities & achievements
- Provided high-level academic leadership and expert supervision for doctoral research projects, offering strategic guidance that strengthened proposal quality and increased acceptance rates at UK universities.
- Successfully recruited and supported 200+ senior UAE professionals into doctoral programs at leading UK institutions, including Aberystwyth University, University of Gloucestershire, and University of Derby.
- Delivered expert academic advisory services for postgraduate students, improving enrollment outcomes and strengthening partnerships with UK universities.
- Designed, implemented, and continuously improved the Academic Quality Framework, ensuring policies, processes, and procedures met institutional standards and stakeholder expectations.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to ensure centres delivered exceptional academic experiences, resulting in accurate student placement and strong academic performance.
- Collaborated with quality committees and External Academic Auditors to provide accurate data, insights, and documentation for informed academic governance and decision-making.
- Developed and maintained a robust assessment framework, ensuring high-quality assessment instruments, consistent marking standards, and fair award outcomes.
- Directed the recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of external academic consultants responsible for syllabus development, assessment moderation, and academic compliance.
- Managed the Academic Directorate budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and uninterrupted delivery of essential academic services.
Business Faculty – Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Admissions HR & Management Consultancy (BTEC sister company)
2015 – Present
Key responsibilities & achievements
- Planned, designed, and delivered high-impact workshops for Bachelor’s and Master’s Business Management programs, ensuring alignment with academic standards and learner outcomes.
- Developed and implemented interactive, student-centred teaching methodologies that improved engagement, participation, and knowledge retention across diverse learner groups.
- Designed, administered, and evaluated assessments in compliance with awarding-body requirements, ensuring academic integrity and consistent grading standards.
- Provided one-to-one academic support, including tutorials, performance feedback, and personalised learning guidance to enhance student achievement and progression.
- Documented comprehensive evidence of teaching, learning, and assessment activities to support quality assurance, accreditation, and institutional compliance.
Research Scholar
University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus
2010 – 2014
Key responsibilities & achievements
- Conducted continuous doctoral research on Psychological Empowerment of Management Students, contributing to evidence-based academic practices and student development strategies.
- Designed and delivered targeted training programs aimed at enhancing the overall competencies, confidence, and employability of management students.
- Led the development of a comprehensive rehabilitation program for adults and children with behavioural disorders, collaborating with program management to ensure effective therapeutic outcomes.
- Trained and supervised multidisciplinary staff providing direct-care services, including case management, counselling, and behavioural modification interventions.
- Developed customised, placement-oriented training and assessment programs to strengthen student readiness for industry roles.
- Mentored and guided junior faculty members through academic projects, internships, and research activities, fostering professional growth and academic excellence.
- Served as Joint Secretary of the Alumni Association of Psychology (ORMA), University of Kerala, contributing to community engagement and academic networking initiatives.
Guest Psychologist
Allianz Cornhill, Technopark, Trivandrum, India
2012 – 2014
Key responsibilities & achievements
- Delivered individual counselling and psychological support to employees at Allianz Cornhill, addressing personal, behavioural, and workplace-related concerns.
- Documented client progress and collaborated with employees to design high-quality behavioural-modification plans that improved wellbeing and performance.
- Promoted an inclusive, supportive work environment by partnering with cross-functional teams to reduce attainment gaps and enhance employee engagement.
- Provided professional input during peer-support sessions and group supervision, strengthening psychological resilience across the workforce.
- Collected, analysed, and accurately recorded employee feedback across diverse age groups, ensuring their perspectives were represented and appropriately advocated within organisational processes.
Faculty / Trainer & Counselor
TKM Institute of Management, Kerala, India
2008 – 2010
Key responsibilities & achievements
- Delivered soft-skills training and counselling sessions for MBA students, enhancing their communication, leadership, and professional readiness.
- Conducted induction and onboarding programs for new entrants across TKM sister institutions, supporting smooth academic and organisational integration.
- Provided extended counselling support to faculty members, promoting wellbeing, conflict resolution, and professional effectiveness.
- Counseled individuals to address personal, social, and behavioural challenges impacting academic or vocational performance, improving overall student outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and compliant student records in accordance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and administrative standards.
- Collaborated with parents, guardians, teachers, counsellors, and administrators to resolve behavioural, academic, and psychosocial concerns, ensuring coordinated student support.
Quality Education
4 min read
What Students Don’t See Behind Quality Education
The planning, governance and quality work that quietly shapes every lecture and assessment.
Career Growth
6 min read
One Decision Can Change Your Entire Career
Lessons from guiding 200+ professionals into global doctoral programmes.
Future of Learning
4 min read
Are We Preparing Students for Exams or Life?
Why education across the UAE, UK and Europe must build real-world readiness, not just grades.
Student Mindset
3 min read
Students Don’t Lack Intelligence—They Lack Belief
How confidence and self-belief unlock performance in the classroom and beyond.
Doctoral Guidance
3 min read
Guiding Global PhD Aspirants – A Mission and Impact
What it takes to turn a PhD ambition into an accepted proposal and a finished thesis.
Research
3 min read
Research, Publications and Academic Contributions
How research informs policy, institutional practice and better outcomes for learners.
Leadership
3 min read
My Professional Journey in Academic Leadership
The vision and values behind two decades of academic and executive leadership.
Research Papers & Presentations
Presented · University of Kerala · 2012
Teenagers’ Perception of Life Situations: Implications for the Identification of Counselling Needs
Published · Golden Research Thoughts · 2013
Career Aspiration among Management Students
Published · 2013
Effect of De-addiction Treatment on Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Self-Efficacy of Alcohol Dependents
Presented · University of Calicut · 2013
Managerial Efficacy and Mental Health among Management Students
Verified References & Endorsements
Trusted by leaders & institutions
These leaders can speak to my leadership, academic excellence, strategic capability and commitment to results across education and business.
Verified
Dr. Dougie Yourston
Senior Lecturer
University of Gloucestershire, The Business School
Verified
Stephen Smith BA (Hons)
College Development Director
University of Derby
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Whether you lead an institution, a board or a growing education business, or you are planning your own doctoral journey, let’s talk about how I can help.
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- +971 52 899 7871
- drashapeter@gmail.com
- Monday – Friday, 7am – 5pm
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