Nunzio Quacquarelli is the Founder and President of QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the global leader in higher education analytics, insights, and services, driven by a mission to empower motivated people worldwide through academic achievement, international mobility, and career development.

A strategic voice in global education, Nunzio founded QS in 1990 during his MBA at The Wharton School. He has since built QS into a trusted partner to 1,500+ universities and 70 million learners annually, delivering essential intelligence to institutions and policymakers navigating global challenges.

Under his leadership, QS created the QS World University Rankings, the first global rankings to integrate employability and sustainability metrics, setting a new standard for assessing universities. He has also led transformative acquisitions, including HolonIQ and 1Mentor, positioning QS at the forefront of data-driven decision-making for universities worldwide.

Nunzio is the force behind key global initiatives, including the Reimagine Education Awards, Future17, and the Responsible AI in Education Consortium, advancing education as a catalyst for social mobility, economic growth, and global progress.