Shivani Bhalla began her journey at Brunel University, London, in 2008, as an international student from India, pursuing a master's in Corporate Brand Management. After completing her degree, she returned to India, worked for multinational organizations, and served as an alumni ambassador for Brunel. Her outstanding performance led to roles as a regional manager in India and, eventually, as the Head of South Asia.
Recently, marking her 10th year at Brunel, Shivani was promoted to Head of International Student Recruitment and made the move to the UK in 2021. Her efforts have transformed Brunel's brand image and expanded partnerships, leading to consistent annual growth in student numbers, with the largest increase occurring during the pandemic. The September 2021 intake marked a historic achievement for the university.