Dr. Matthew Sukumaran

Dr. Matthew Sukumaran or Matt as he is popularly known, is the Chief Operating Officer at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. An accomplished academic, business administrator as well as a qualified Barrister-at-Law, he is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team at the University. As COO, he provides strategic leadership, leads operational planning and is responsible for managing and delivering the full range of Professional Services essential to successfully deliver an exceptional student and staff experience at Heriot-Watt University Dubai.Matt also contributes to the continued success of the University both regionally and globally. He has responsibility for University wide corporate accountabilities including global projects under the direction of the Secretary of the University. Prior to this, Matt has undertaken several