Sukh Sandhu: Pioneering Global Education Compliance & Innovation
Sukh Sandhu has been honored as Advocate of the Year for Auditing Reforms in education at the 2025 Fluxx Awards. Recognized for transforming compliance into a strategic tool, he has significantly enhanced global education governance, especially in Australia, through his leadership at CAQA and Career Calling International.

In a significant commendation for global education governance, Sukh Sandhu was awarded the Advocate of the Year for Auditing Reforms - Education Category at the 2025 Fluxx Awards, held in Hong Kong. This accolade highlights Sandhu's groundbreaking contributions to overhauling compliance and audit processes within the international education sector.
The Fluxx Awards aim to recognize global innovators championing impact, innovation, and integrity. Sandhu was celebrated for transforming compliance from a mere regulatory requirement into a strategic enabler of institutional quality, accountability, and creativity. As the Founder and Executive Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance (CAQA) and Career Calling International, he has spearheaded transformative reforms across Australia's education landscape, guiding numerous institutions through regulatory complexities.
Under Sandhu's leadership, CAQA has crafted over 77,900 resources and tools, significantly cutting down the audit preparation timeline while boosting transparency, coherence, and efficiency. His unique auditing methodology—centred on integrity, outcome-oriented evaluation, and scalability—has gained widespread adoption and set new industry standards. He is a staunch advocate for ethical, tech-driven governance, propelling advancements in AI-powered compliance, blockchain-based credentials, and cybersecurity, aiming for secure and globally adherent education networks.
Alongside his operational roles, Sandhu edits The VET Sector magazine, shaping discourse on educational quality, regulatory reforms, and sector shifts. His honor at the Fluxx Awards adds to numerous international accolades, underscoring his focus on impactful transformations ensuring education that is accessible, ethical, and forward-thinking.
As global education sectors contend with digital advances and regulatory challenges, leaders like Sukh Sandhu are pivotal in crafting a future where compliance fosters innovation and trust.