NEAS Strategy
NEAS: Past, Present and Future
Presenter: Adam Kilburn
Bio
As the Chief Executive Officer at NEAS Australia, Adam Kilburn brings extensive experience in the English Language Teaching sector. He has over 30 years of experience in the ELT industry, having held a range of management positions in academic, marketing and general management roles. Amongst these, he managed a teacher training (CELTA) centre and ran a multiple campus operation in Vietnam. Adam has also consulted to the ELT industry in Canada and various states of Australia, working with both public and private, large and small providers.
Most recently, Adam served as the Head of Centre for the Holmesglen English Language Centre in Melbourne. In this role, he had oversight for the English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), and teacher training programs within a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and training environment.
With a Master of Arts (Language and Literacy) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Adam’s academic qualifications complement his practical insights, enabling him to drive business improvement and foster collaborative engagement within the ELT sector.
