Management Team
Driven by Passion for Canadian Education, Mapleleaf EduConnect (now Worldwide Educonnect) was founded in 2010 by Vinay Chaudhry. Since then, WWEC has expanded with a presence across Asia, Africa, Middle East, US, and Eastern Europe under able leadership.
Vinay is the Founder & CEO of Worldwide Educonnect. He is an MBA graduate from Ivey Business School. Vinay is a director on the national board of Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC) & a co-founder of India Canada Alumni Network (ICAN). He has been awarded an honorary diploma from Fanshawe College and has been a regular speaker at various forums in Canada and India. 
Animesh is an international education professional, proficient in exploring and developing new markets, accelerating growth and achieving desired goals. With over 14 years in international education, he has gathered diverse experiences working with leading British and Canadian institutions. He was also associated with British Council India as Head of Exams.
Ekta Chaudhary is a US national residing in Washington DC. She has 18+ years of experience in facilitating projects, organizational change and quality improvement in finance, healthcare and education sectors. Ekta is extremely passionate about education and has been operating a STEM based hands on learning educational program in the state of Virginia for the past 8 years.
Krishna is an international business development expert with 15+ years’ experience with European government bodies. She has led India market initiatives for the Basel Area and Netherlands, gaining insights into European and Indian markets. Skilled in business development and consulting, Krishna drives growth between Europe and India.
Manoj is a seasoned Kenyan-Canadian national who resides in Nairobi, Kenya with 20+ years of professional & entrepreneurial experience in East Africa & North America across a range of industries (financial services, retail, agri-business & real estate). Manoj is passionate about advancing the higher education of African students.
Emmanuel has 16 years of experience in the international education arena. He began his career at a UK based consultancy offering placements and support services to East African students going to the UK. In 2011, he cofounded Explore Careers where he offers placement service to students going to Canada for their high school & post-secondary education.
An Ning is an experienced International Student Recruitment and Partnership Development professional with over a decade of experience supporting Canadian institutions in East Asia. Having studied and worked in Canada, she possesses a strong understanding of the Canadian education environment, including current and future trends likely to influence international student recruitment.