Educatius has appointed Simon Costain as Director for Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing the company’s leadership across a key student exchange region.

Costain brings 20+ years in international education, student recruitment, educational travel, voluntourism, and strategic leadership. He has managed private colleges and led large cross-border sales and marketing teams focused on sustainable growth and student outcomes.

His most visible prior role in the international education sector was General Manager at Go Study Australia, Europe’s largest Australia-focused education recruitment agency, where he oversaw significant growth in student placements and strengthened destination partnerships across European markets.

Most recently, Costain served as General Manager, International Business Development at NextEd Group, focusing on international partnerships and expansion. He also authored the world’s first accredited Advanced Diploma of Marketing Automation and is known for applying CRM, data, and storytelling to improve student engagement.

“What excites me about joining Educatius is the chance to create more of those life-changing student experiences that first drew me to this field. Over the years I’ve seen how studying abroad can completely transform a young person’s outlook and opportunities. I’m looking forward to working with our partners in Australia and New Zealand to make those opportunities even more accessible.” says Costain.