Anjelo Francesco

As the Market Development Manager and Senior Education Consultant at GRI Education, Anjelo brings more than five years of professional experience in international education, business development, student recruitment, operations management, market expansion, and visa application support. His progressive experience across education consulting and leadership roles has helped him develop strong communication, negotiation, problem solving, team management, and relationship management skills.

Anjelo takes the time to understand each student's educational background, career aspirations, financial circumstances, and personal goals, allowing him to provide personalised guidance and recommend suitable study pathways. His extensive experience working with students, families, education providers, and international partners enables him to coordinate complex application processes and provide practical support throughout the international education journey.

In his market development role, Anjelo is responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities for GRI Education across international study destinations beyond New Zealand, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, and other emerging markets. He focuses on building relationships with universities, colleges, education providers, and industry partners while conducting market research and developing strategies to expand GRI Education's international presence.

With professional qualifications in business development, strategic management, leadership, information technology, and international education counselling, Anjelo brings a valuable combination of industry knowledge, business understanding, and people skills to his role. He is committed to providing students and their families with professional, transparent, and dependable support, from selecting a suitable course and institution through to managing applications, documentation, and visa processes. His leadership experience and strong understanding of international education make him a valuable member of the GRI Education team.