Bharat Guha will take over the job on January 1.
SIT council chairman Rex Chapman said Mr Guha was chosen for his ‘‘proven leadership, financial expertise and clear vision for SIT’s future’’.
‘‘Bharat brings a wealth of experience in tertiary education and a genuine dedication to our community and to SIT. His leadership will help SIT empower every student to thrive in a world that’s always changing,’’ Mr Chapman said.
Mr Guha is chief financial officer of the Invercargill Licensing Trust at present.
He said he was honoured to take up the new role.
‘‘I am humbled to be given this opportunity to lead SIT. Our priority is to ensure the zero-fees scheme continues while delivering programmes that reflect both existing and emerging industries across Southland.’’
He and his team would focus on ‘‘expanding international education and embracing innovation and flexibility in programme delivery to position SIT as a leader in vocational education’’, Mr Guha said.
— Allied Media
