
Dr. Nitya Prakash is a globally recognized education reformist, award-winning author, and CEO of Quality New Zealand Education, known for transforming global talent mobility and institutional collaboration between India and New Zealand. With a rare blend of academic vision, entrepreneurial grit, and humanistic storytelling, he has led groundbreaking initiatives in digital education, skills training, and policy advocacy. From mentoring innovation at IIT Bombay to launching global pathways with top universities and governments, his career bridges continents, industries, and causes.
Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 and featured among India’s Top 15 Inspiring Entrepreneurs in 2025, Dr. Prakash is redefining education as a force for equity, employability, and empowerment.
Dr. Nitya Prakash is a globally recognized education reformist, award-winning author, and international speaker whose work bridges the worlds of academia, innovation, and social justice. As the CEO of Quality New Zealand Education, he leads one of the most ambitious India–New Zealand education partnerships, focused on global talent mobility, vocational upskilling, and academic collaboration.
With over 15 years of experience in education, corporate training, and institutional development, Dr. Prakash has shaped learning ecosystems across India and abroad. He has been instrumental in launching global certification programs in partnership with ACCA, BSE Institute, and premier universities like IIT Madras Pravartak and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. He also spearheads vocational training initiatives with DairyNZ and Dairy Training Ltd, aimed at transforming India’s dairy workforce for global opportunities.
Dr. Prakash has been a Mentor of Change with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission and a mentor at IIT Bombay, contributing to policy-level innovation and entrepreneurship. He is also known for building corporate learning platforms, AI-based training tools, and outcome-based training models rooted in frameworks like Kirkpatrick and Phillips ROI.
A prolific writer, he has authored 15 books across genres, including the bestselling Education 2050 and the recent National Commission for Men: Silent Scars, which highlights overlooked issues in gender justice. His writing reflects deep human sensitivity, backed by data and lived experience.
Recognized with numerous accolades—including a Nobel Peace Prize nomination (2022) and the HackerNoon Startup of the Year – Education (2025)—Dr. Prakash is also a jury member for the QS Reimagine Education Awards, cementing his reputation as a thought leader in global education innovation.
From boardrooms to book fairs and policy forums to public stages, Dr. Nitya Prakash continues to champion education as a tool for empowerment, empathy, and equity.