U Hein Htet Aung

Director | PURSUIT Education Services Co., Ltd.

Hein Htet is an entrepreneur with extensive expertise in international education. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and holds a regulated RQF Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. His qualifications are further complemented by a Bok Teaching Certificate from Harvard University, a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Investment Management from the National University of Singapore (NUS), and a Myanmar Directorship Certification from the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD).

He has served as a Senior Academic Manager for a business college in Myanmar and as an independent tutoring subcontractor for a Singaporean college. His expertise in investment management significantly contributed to his successful transition from an employee role to the ownership and leadership of a study abroad consultancy. As Non-Executive Director at PURSUIT International Education Consultancy, he provides strategic oversight and governance. Under his leadership, PURSUIT has established key partnerships with renowned educational institutions in the UK, USA, Singapore, and Thailand, and has received notable recognitions, including the Top Performing Agent award from the University of Sunderland, UK.

Educational Background

Tertiary Education:
Hein Htet is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Additionally, he holds a regulated RQF Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, accredited at the doctoral level by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), UK.

Professional Education:
Hein Htet has completed the Bok Teaching Certificate: Higher Education Pedagogy from Harvard University. He has also earned the Certificate of Professional Achievement in Investment Management: Investing with Data and Technology from the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Directorship Certification

    • Myanmar Institute of Directors, DCP13, July 2024

Employment History

Hein Htet, equipped with professional training in teaching from Harvard University, served as a Senior Academic Manager in Myanmar from 2018 to 2021. In this role, he managed programs franchised from a UK university and successfully facilitated the graduation of over 150 MBA students.

In 2022, Hein transitioned to a remote position as an independent subcontractor for a college in Singapore, where he managed tutoring support projects and assisted over 250 MBA graduates.

Utilizing his expertise in Investment Management from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Hein achieved financial stability in 2023 through strategic investment diversification. This accomplishment allowed him to transition from the traditional career path in 2024 and assume the position of Non-Executive Director, where he now oversees governance at a study abroad consultancy in Myanmar.

Directorship History

Hein Htet holds a Myanmar Directorship Certification from the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at PURSUIT Education Services Co., Ltd in Yangon, Myanmar. In this capacity, he provides strategic oversight and governance, advising on company strategy, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to best practices in corporate governance. His leadership has been instrumental in PURSUIT receiving the Top Performing Agent award from the University of Sunderland, UK, in 2024, underscoring his strategic vision and ongoing influence.

Prior to his current role, Hein was the Managing Director of PURSUIT from 2020 to 2023. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing daily operations, conducting risk assessments, and managing capital allocation for the study abroad consultancy. Under his stewardship, PURSUIT achieved notable success, including the Best Uprising Partnership Award from Nanyang Institute of Management, Singapore, in 2023.

Functional Area

  • Consulting
  • Digital/Social Media
  • Education
  • Global Branding
  • Governance
  • Marketing
  • New Product/Service Development
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Alliances, Partnerships and/or Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Strategic Planning