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Ravneet Pawha is a distinguished visionary in international education and training and a driving force in fostering impactful international partnerships across education, research, and skills, with significant contributions towards the Australia–India bilateral engagement corridor. With over 30 years of experience, she has redefined the international education landscape, setting benchmarks for global engagement and knowledge collaborations.As the Vice-President, Global Engagement at Deakin University, Ravneet has pioneered transformative initiatives as a leader in global education. Her efforts include establishing Deakin’s historic presence as the first international university in India in 1994, ushering in the tides of globalisation of education to the Indian shores. The 2023 launch of India’s first international university campus, Deakin University GIFT City, exemplifies her exceptional ability to bridge global opportunities with local aspirations, fostering dynamic ecosystems for education, innovation, and collaboration.
Ravneet's strategic leadership extends towards shaping India’s talent capital by driving impactful, future-focused strategies. An inspiring and motivational leader, Ravneet combines her ability to anticipate and respond to global market dynamics with strategic foresight to foster global innovation and nurture research talent.Beyond academia, Ravneet serves as the Chairperson of the Business and Community Foundation and other roles such as Chair of the Australia India Women’s Leadership forum. Her advisory contributions to prestigious boards reinforce her influence as a trusted thought leader and top voice in the bilateral corridor.
Ravneet’s exceptional contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including the Business Leader of the Year – Australia-India Corridor, Women Empowerment Entrepreneur Award by Asia One, and Deakin’s Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence for her outstanding contributions to building economic, social, and human capital. She has been featured among the Top 10 Women of Indian Origin Making a Difference in Australia, for her transformative impact. Most recently, Ravneet has been awarded the 2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Award in recognition of her consistent contributions.