Shorelight And Sinorbis Join Forces To Drive North American Universities’ Growth In Asia

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By Shorelight Team
Last updated on April 13, 2023

The partnership will enable Shorelight’s clients to access Sinorbis’ technology to improve their recruitment and engagement with prospective students from China, and soon the rest of Asia.

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Shorelight, the foremost student success platform for higher education institutions, has joined forces with Sinorbis, the leading digital marketing platform for higher education in Asia and China.

This strategic partnership aims to facilitate North American Universities and colleges’ growth in Asia through a deep technical integration between both systems. The partnership will enable Shorelight’s clients to access Sinorbis’ technology to improve their recruitment and engagement with prospective students from China, and soon the rest of Asia. Additionally, Sinorbis’ clients will have the option to utilize Shorelight’s international student services and platform.

To cement the partnership, Tom Dretler, Shorelight’s CEO, will join Sinorbis’ newly created Global Advisory Board as its inaugural member. He will be advising the organization on its global expansion strategy, especially the North American opportunity.

Commenting on the partnership, Shorelight CEO, Tom Dretler said, “We are thrilled to join forces with Sinorbis, and I’m honored to be joining their Global Advisory Board. I see great potential in Sinorbis’ technology platform, and I look forward to partnering to support their North American growth.”

Nicolas Chu, Sinorbis CEO added, “I’m really excited to be working with Shorelight, given their capabilities and values when it comes to international student success. I’m equally inspired to work with Tom. His entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in higher education will positively impact our clients & our growth in North America.”