The leadership team provide strategic guidance and direction for campus growth, academic quality and the student experience.
100%
of PhDs were awarded outside India
100%
of academic leadership has teaching experience outside India
66%
have strategic leadership experience outside India
University Leaders combine international experiences of business, academica and industry to create a unique experience in the Delhi NCR.
In her role as Academic Provost, Professor Phillips is responsible for academic quality and delivery. She brings extensive global experience in higher education leadership, accreditation, and international campus development and transnational education to University of Southampton Delhi.
Academic Provost
Associate Vice-President (International)
Dr Vishal Talwar is Chief Operating Officer for the university’s Delhi campus with responsibility for growth strategy and delivery, as well as operations from marketing, recruitment and admissions, to campus life and student experience.
Chief Operating Officer
Dr Sagaya Amalathas joined University of Southampton Delhi as Director of Learning and Teaching from University of Southampton Malaysia. She is responsible for delivering outstanding education and a distinctively Southampton student experience at the University’s Delhi campus.
Director of Learning and Teaching
Professor Nair leads research, knowledge exchange, and enterprise initiatives that are locally grounded and globally impactful, supporting our commitment to world-class education, innovation, and career-ready graduates
Director of Research and Enterprise
Amit joined University of Southampton Delhi in February 2026. He has over over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing predominantly in education sector across K12 and higher education.
Recruitment and Marketing Director
Hansa Sachdeva is Director, Admissions and Marketing Initiatives Planning at University of Southampton Delhi. She works to build value for students as they enter higher education, taking the institution’s vision for excellence and dynamism in education to wider communities.
Director, Admissions and Marketing Initiatives Planning
