Lachyn Italmazova brings with her over a decade of international experience in higher education, having collaborated with universities from various parts of the world. For the past five years, she has been a part of the Times Higher Education (THE) team and has a strong passion for global education and international development. As commercial director for Europe at THE, Italmazova plays a crucial role in assisting universities in devising international strategies and managing their reputation, as well as in facilitating international academic and student recruitment.