Peter Houtmeyers
About Peter Houtmeyers
Peter Houtmeyers is a Client Manager ANZ at Symplicity Corporation, with over 15 years of experience in the higher education sector. He has held various roles in educational institutions across Australia and the UAE, specializing in stakeholder engagement and employability outcomes.
Work at Symplicity
Peter Houtmeyers has been serving as Client Manager ANZ at Symplicity Corporation since 2019. In this role, he focuses on ensuring client success within the Higher Education sector. His responsibilities include leveraging his extensive knowledge of academic and administrative challenges faced by universities to enhance client relationships and outcomes.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Prior to his current position, Houtmeyers held several roles in the education sector. He worked at Queensland University of Technology as a Research Assistant for two months in 2013. He also served as an Industry Advisor at Think: Education Group from 2014 to 2016 and as Manager Industry Connections at Laureate Australia from 2016 to 2018. His experience spans various roles at Charles Darwin University, including VET & Higher Ed Course Co-ordinator and Acting VET Team Leader.
Educational Background
Houtmeyers studied at Charles Darwin University, where he achieved Certificate IV in Training & Assessment in 2009 and again in 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Recording Arts (Hons.) from Middlesex University Dubai, which he completed in 2009. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Audio Engineering from Temple Bar Music Centre in 1999.
Specialization and Skills
Peter Houtmeyers specializes in stakeholder engagement and dual sector higher education, as well as vocational education and training. He has over 15 years of experience in industry placement for students, focusing on Work Integrated Learning (W.I.L.) programs in both Australia and the United Arab Emirates. His passion lies in delivering successful employability and student experience outcomes through SaaS solutions in the Higher Education market.
Recognition and Leadership
Houtmeyers has been recognized as an awarded trainer in the education sector. He has successfully managed teams of over 10 members in various educational institutes, demonstrating his leadership capabilities and commitment to enhancing educational outcomes.