Come and talk to QS at NAFSA 2025

Booth 2517

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California.
May 27 – 30, 2025

Meet Our Team

Get ideas, insights, and advice in person from QS experts.

Jessica assumed the position of CEO in September 2022, after serving as Group Managing Director from 2019. Jessica leads a diverse global team focused on nurturing and amplifying the trust QS has earned over three decades from the worldwide higher education community, students, employers and policymakers.

Jessica Turner , Chief Executive Officer

Patrick joined QS as Executive Director when the leading intelligence platform he co-founded in 2018, HolonIQ, was acquired in October 2024. With his expert understanding of global education data, employment markets, public-private partnerships and strategy, Patrick continues to advise on creating a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Patrick Brothers , Executive Director

Jeroen Prinsen , Executive Director - APAC

Jeff Yacup , Regional Director of Client Partnerships - US MidWest

Ben Webb , Executive Director – Americas

Mauricio Izquierdo , Regional Director of Client Partnerships, Latin America

Ryan Hess , Regional Director of Client Partnerships - US Southeast

Devan Sullivan , Regional Director of Client Partnerships, West Coast

Marc Skurski , Regional Director of Client Partnerships - Northeast

Leonardo de Oliveira Andrade , Head of Client Partnerships UK & EU

Martin Serrano leverages his experience in working across five continents in technology, architecture, urban planning and sustainability to drive innovation in higher education. A graduate of the University of Oxford and the University of Notre Dame, Martin is recognised for his curiosity, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit, with a strong focus on solving complex problems with innovative solutions.

Martin Serrano , Director of Operations, Employability

Ashwin has been with the QS Quacquarelli Symonds group since 2012. In his current role as Regional Director, he works closely with universities in Middle East, North Africa and South Asia to better understand the local context and to support universities and higher educational institutions in their quest for excellence and capacity building.

Dr Ashwin Fernandes , Executive Director

Mariona Massana Pedrell , Sales and Business Development Manager

Dr Habib Fardoun is an expert in university performance and reputation building, with a specialised focus on enhancing global institutional presence, and driving research and teaching excellence. Dr Fardoun has a PhD and Master’s in Quality Higher Education Development, complemented by a BA in Computer Engineering from Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha. He brings a deep understanding of the academic landscape and the strategic insights necessary for elevating university standards on a global scale. With extensive experience in university reputation enhancement and expanding global institutional presence, Dr Fardoun has successfully led initiatives that significantly boost research and teaching outcomes.

Dr Habib Fardoun , Principal Consultant