Acknowledgement of Dr Nitesh Sughnani’s service on the conclusion of his Board Tenure

7 April 2026

The Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation (ATHEA) formally acknowledges and expresses its sincere appreciation for the contributions of Dr Nitesh Sughnani in his role as a member of the Board of Commissioners.

As a founding member of the Board of Commissioners, Dr Sughnani has played a pivotal role in shaping the foundations of ATHEA. His commitment to excellence and his focus on upholding the highest standards in quality assurance have been instrumental in establishing the organisation’s direction, credibility, and operational integrity.

Throughout his tenure, Dr Sughnani contributed not only to the development of ATHEA’s quality assurance frameworks, but also to fostering a culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and shared purpose. His work has had a lasting impact on the organisation’s approach to institutional evaluation and its engagement within the global higher education landscape.

As Dr Sughnani transitions from his role on the Board of Commissioners, ATHEA is pleased that he will continue to remain engaged with the organisation as a peer review expert. In this capacity, he will further contribute to strengthening the quality and rigor of ATHEA’s evaluation processes.

ATHEA extends its sincere thanks to Dr Sughnani for his leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions, and looks forward to continued collaboration in the years ahead.