Press Release

Richfield welcomes Shireen Chengadu

Richfield is proud to welcome Shireen Chengadu to the team. Now in the role of Group
Chief Academic Officer, we know that Shireen’s extensive skill set and impressive track
record will prove invaluable to Richfield and AAA staff and students.

Shireen served in various executive and faculty roles at the Gordon Institute of Business
Science from 2002 to present, and from 2017 to mid-2019 she held a senior management
role at the University of Pretoria. In addition, she has extensive corporate management and
advisory experience having run her own leadership advisory practice since mid-2016.

Her commitment to creating more inclusive institutions, lifelong learning, and developing
emerging leaders is what makes her a perfect fit for Richfield. Shireen draws on her diverse
board and industry experience in and out of South Africa, and her extensive network to
mentor and coach individuals to reach their full potential in a dynamic new world of work
and life. She is perfectly aligned with Richfield’s goal of helping students unlock their full
potential. We are thrilled to welcome her and look forward to her impact.