Dr Lilla du Toit

Dr. Lilla du Toit is an accomplished educational leader and portfolio manager at the Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) for Food and Fibre, where responsibilities include managing a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at workforce development across New Zealand. Previous roles include Team Lead for Academic Services at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Program Manager for Private Schools and Quality Assurance at the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), and Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation at Higher Colleges of Technology. Dr. du Toit has extensive experience in education quality assurance, strategic planning, and relationship building across governmental and industry sectors. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Quality and Strategic Management, an MBA in Business Leadership, and certifications in coaching and international qualifications assessment.