As part of their continuing international expansion plans, the ifs School of Finance has appointed Melinda Sam to run a full-time ifs School of Finance overseas office in Singapore.
As an ifs School of Finance Business Development Manager, Sam will be responsible for the Asia/Pacific region with an initial focus on Singapore.
The internationally respected organisation has over 80,000 students in 100 different countries. A solid base of these students are already undertaking ifs School of Finance qualifications through SIM Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), with whom the ifs School of Finance has partnered for many years. In addition, the ifs has been accrediting programmes delivered by a number of banks in Singapore.
“There is a very strong commitment to professional education in Singapore and we are naturally keen to help organisations and individuals to meet their educational needs. Melinda has a wealth of experience in human resources and professional/higher education, including in the financial services sector – I am particularly pleased to have someone of her caliber in post. The ifs School of Finance looks forward to further enhancing our presence in the Asia/Pacific region as a result of our world renowned programmes and Melinda’s efforts,” says Martin Day, director of Higher Education and Executive Development, ifs School of Finance.
“I am very pleased to be able to play a part in the continuing growth of a forward thinking and internationally respected organisation such as the ifs School of Finance. Our excellence in the provision of financial education is something that I am keen to build on and utilise as we seek to build a stronger presence in the Asia/Pacific region,” adds Sam.