Birju Patel

BIRJU PATEL
Regional Adviser – South Asia
Birju Patel is based in Ahmedabad and is the Regional Adviser – South Asia at the University of Vaasa, Finland. He works closely with the vice-rector of International relations at the University of Vaasa and the Director of OneStep, to set and achieve challenging recruitment targets for India and is responsible for developing and delivering the associated recruitment strategy and tactics. He used to work as the former Cluster Manager for ETS TOEFL.
A passionate International Business and Management professional with demonstrated skills in Management, Strategic consulting, and Communication, he comes with several years of experience in business and marketing, CRM, International sales, social media management and event coordination. Prior to joining OneStep, Birju has worked within diverse domains and assisted a university based in the United Kingdom.
He is a post-graduate in Management and International Business from the Nottingham Trent University of the United Kingdom and has CMI level 7 certifications in Strategic Management and Leadership from Chartered Management Institute, Diploma in Luxury Brand Management and Fashion from LUISS Business School and online certification of Digital Marketing from the open university and google.
An extrovert with immense love for travel, food and music, He is a diverse person.
OneStep global a leading market entry firm in South Asia is delighted to announce the joining of Mr. Siddharth Iyer as the Chief Operating Officer of the company. Siddharth will be based in the Gurgaon office of the company, and he will be directly working with the founder and CEO of OneStep Global. Siddharth is a seasoned professional in the international education sector with over 16 years of experience. In his most recent role as Director of Partnerships at ETS, Siddharth played a key role in setting up operations for TOEFL in India. His career also includes significant contributions with Education New Zealand, where he advocated for New Zealand universities across South Asia, and as Country Manager for Domus Academy, a premier Italian design institution. Siddharth has further honed his expertise early in his career with leading organizations such as Pearson, NIIT, XSEED Education, and in corporate sales with IndusInd Bank. Beyond his professional achievements, Siddharth is passionate about writing blogs, reading, and traveling the world. He is driven by a vision to foster global connectivity and enrich India's position on the international stage. ‘It is a significant step for us as we strengthen our senior leadership and I have known Siddharth for a considerable period of time and am well aware of his competencies that will be useful for the growth of OneStep Global. While our core offerings have always been on performance for the clients, however as a company we are alleviating our services to offer solutions on Trans National Education, deeper engagements with high schools, strengthening the government relations for our clients ad overall delivering more impactful solutions to our clients and for the company. I am pleased that we have the right person to lead us onto the ‘next steps’ in our journey’ – Aritra Ghosal Founder & CEO OneStep Global. Join us in welcoming Siddharth and wishing him all the best! Thank You.
Team OneStep Global
OneStep global a leading market entry firm in South Asia is delighted to announce the joining of Mr. Siddharth Iyer as the Chief Operating Officer of the company. Siddharth will be based in the Gurgaon office of the company, and he will be directly working with the founder and CEO of OneStep Global. Siddharth is a seasoned professional in the international education sector with over 16 years of experience. In his most recent role as Director of Partnerships at ETS, Siddharth played a key role in setting up operations for TOEFL in India. His career also includes significant contributions with Education New Zealand, where he advocated for New Zealand universities across South Asia, and as Country Manager for Domus Academy, a premier Italian design institution. Siddharth has further honed his expertise early in his career with leading organizations such as Pearson, NIIT, XSEED Education, and in corporate sales with IndusInd Bank. Beyond his professional achievements, Siddharth is passionate about writing blogs, reading, and traveling the world. He is driven by a vision to foster global connectivity and enrich India's position on the international stage. ‘It is a significant step for us as we strengthen our senior leadership and I have known Siddharth for a considerable period of time and am well aware of his competencies that will be useful for the growth of OneStep Global. While our core offerings have always been on performance for the clients, however as a company we are alleviating our services to offer solutions on Trans National Education, deeper engagements with high schools, strengthening the government relations for our clients ad overall delivering more impactful solutions to our clients and for the company. I am pleased that we have the right person to lead us onto the ‘next steps’ in our journey’ – Aritra Ghosal Founder & CEO OneStep Global. Join us in welcoming Siddharth and wishing him all the best! Thank You.
Team OneStep Global
Stephen Roach joins OneStep Global as Director of Business Delivery, bringing nearly 30 years of experience across Business Development, Strategy, Project Management, and Product Development & Launch. His career spans diverse sectors including Capital Equipment, Insurance, Language Testing, Education & Telecom solutions, equipping him with a strong cross-industry perspective.
Prior to joining OneStep Global, Steve has worked for companies like Pearson, MetLife etc. Known for his collaborative leadership style and strong execution mindset, Steve combines strategic clarity with hands-on operational rigour.
“From all of us OneStep global we are delighted to welcome Steve. I have known him for over a decade and have seen him in close quarters. His work ethics, impeccable integrity and leadership abilities will help us to reach greater heights” - Aritra Ghosal, Founder & CEO OneStep Global.
Stephen Roach joins OneStep Global as Director of Business Delivery, bringing nearly 30 years of experience across Business Development, Strategy, Project Management, and Product Development & Launch. His career spans diverse sectors including Capital Equipment, Insurance, Language Testing, Education & Telecom solutions, equipping him with a strong cross-industry perspective.
Prior to joining OneStep Global, Steve has worked for companies like Pearson, MetLife etc. Known for his collaborative leadership style and strong execution mindset, Steve combines strategic clarity with hands-on operational rigour.
“From all of us OneStep global we are delighted to welcome Steve. I have known him for over a decade and have seen him in close quarters. His work ethics, impeccable integrity and leadership abilities will help us to reach greater heights” - Aritra Ghosal, Founder & CEO OneStep Global.
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