About Us
Our Mission
Regent Talent eXchange (RTX) provides emerging professionals with transformative career opportunities across the U.S. and U.K., offering customised work and cultural exchange programs. Our goal is to help individuals gain confidence, enhance skills, and expand networks through hands-on international work experience. While providing host organizations with compliant, efficient pathways to access diverse talent.
A world where location doesn’t limit potential. Where professionals from Nairobi, Manchester or São Paulo can step into a meaningful role in London or Boston; where a hospitality venue, healthcare provider or tech scale‑up can welcome global perspectives without administrative or financial burden. We’re building a trusted link between education and industry, and between local ambition and global opportunity.
Our Commitment to Partnership
We promise clarity, care and momentum. We work closely with our partners to ensure every placement is curated with careful consideration. These partnerships are built on:
- A shared vision for developing future talent
- Joint innovation to streamline academic and visa processes
- Mutual commitment to excellence, integrity, and participant success
- Continuous feedback loops to refine program delivery
Regent Global
At Regent Global, we are building a better tomorrow by combining world-class education, transformational investments, and innovative technologies. Founded by Professor Selva Pankaj and Dr Tharshiny Pankaj, our journey began in London and has grown into a global enterprise with headquarters in London, Dubai, and Mumbai.
Our work spans five core markets, UK, EU, USA, UAE, India, delivering solutions that are locally relevant and globally impactful.
At the heart of Regent Global is a belief that education creates character, and character shapes the world. Through initiatives like Thinking into Character, we empower individuals and communities to reach their fullest potential.
Regent Global is where education, enterprise and innovation come together to create lasting prosperity.
Regent College London
Founded in 2000 by the Regent Group, Regent College London is an award-winning private higher education provider with five modern campuses across London. Serving over 10,000 students from 85+ countries, RCL offers flexible, high-quality education to learners from all backgrounds at a time and place that is convenient for them.
With 25 years of excellence, a diverse community, and a supportive culture, RCL consistently earns top national rankings. Including a 93% student satisfaction rate in the 2024 National Student Survey.
Through our Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) programme, candidates complete a post-graduate qualification from RCL, alongside their work placement.
This opportunity facilitates candidates to:
- Enrol in either an MSc International Management or Executive MBA as part of the 12-month GAE visa
- Balance full-time employment with targeted academic modules delivered on campus and online
- Apply academic theory directly to real-world scenarios, reinforcing learning and improving retention
- Leverage RCL’s career services for one-to-one coaching, interview prep, and global networking
Meet the Team
RTX is a dedicated team of educators, career coaches and talent specialists. We bring together academic quality, pastoral care, and industry know‑how to help people and organisations achieve their goals.
Selva Pankaj
Founder and CEO
Tharshiny Pankaj
Group CEO
Steve Phillips
Chief International Officer
Carol-Ann Maxworth
Group Chief Commercial Officer
Sonali Kakade
Programme Manager
Sharanie Pankaj
CEO office associate
Micheala Kurinova
Head of Business Development Commercial
Emilia Bland
Group Marketing and Communication Director
Jun Li
Chief Registry Officer
Paras Patel
Group Chief Finance Officer
Akshay Uplekar
Head of Careers
Amit Chugh
Center Head India
Sreejesh Walliyodon
Business Manager — Regent Institute Middle East
Karen Garner
Executive Assistance to CEO
Reshma Nair
Group Global Head of People
