At Unibridge Group, strong leadership and sound governance are at the core of everything we do. Our board and executive team bring together decades of experience across education, business, arts and global development. Guided by integrity, transparency and excellence, they ensure that every initiative aligns with our mission of bridging the education gap and creating opportunities across diverse sectors.
We believe that responsible governance is the foundation of sustainable growth. Our leaders uphold the highest ethical standards and are committed to making decisions that serve learners, communities and partners around the world.
Zahid is a visionary entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in transforming lives through education. As Founder and CEO of UK Management College and Chairman of The Unibridge Group, he is committed to making learning accessible, building global partnerships and expanding opportunities across sectors.
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Abida is a dynamic entrepreneur and visionary leader with a deep passion for education. As Director of The Unibridge Group, she focuses on creating accessible and impactful learning opportunities while driving innovation and excellence across the organisation.
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Professor Jason Powell is an experienced academic leader with senior roles across Russell Group, post-92 and independent universities. An internationally recognized researcher with over 100 academic books and £6.1 million in research grants, he oversees Business Development, Academic Partnerships, Global Engagement and Strategic Planning at Unibridge Group.
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Dr Maurice K. Dimmock is an international leader in higher education and quality assurance. As Director of ASIQUAL and Founder of ASIC UK and QISAN, he has decades of experience building global partnerships, advising universities and advancing international education.
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Dr Samir Naseef is the Founder and Clinical Lead of Chequers Health Group and the visionary behind Chequers Academy. A practising GP with NHS England, he has over two decades of experience in clinical care and more than 15 years in training medical students and international graduates. Through Chequers Health Group and Chequers Academy, he combines clinical leadership with healthcare education, empowering clinicians and improving patient access to quality care.
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Major Sajjad is a seasoned leader with 18 years of distinguished service in the Bangladesh Army, including command of a United Nations peacekeeping company. As Chief Operating Officer, he brings expertise in operations, compliance and international partnerships, combining military precision with corporate strategy to drive sustainable growth.
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Salim Reza is a finance and taxation expert with over 15 years of experience in industry and practice, including roles at HSBC. As Director of Finance at Unibridge Group, he ensures compliance, drives sustainable growth and secures long-term financial stability.
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Craig Lennox is an experienced higher education leader with a strong track record in international partnerships, business development and income generation. He has held senior roles across the UK higher education sector.
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Pedro is Principal of Green Valley Academy (GVA), bringing almost twenty years’ experience in higher education alongside substantial industry, entrepreneurship and business leadership experience. He has held senior academic roles in the UK, Ecuador and the UAE and is a well-cited researcher in marketing, hospitality and tourism. His leadership is rooted in widening participation, practical learning and creating opportunities, with a vision to make GVA a centre of educational excellence in Luton.
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Emma Dawkins is responsible for the operational leadership of ASIQUAL AWARDS, overseeing organisational development, governance, quality assurance systems and operational delivery. She brings significant experience in education management, organisational leadership and business operations, ensuring that ASIQUAL AWARDS develops the robust systems, processes and culture required of a modern awarding organisation. Emma is committed to delivering high standards of quality, transparency and continuous improvement as ASIQUAL AWARDS progresses towards recognition.
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