Our Team
Senior Leadership Team
Md Zahidul Islam (Zahid)
Chairman, Unibridge Group
Zahid is Chairman of Unibridge Group and Founder and CEO of UK Management College. He brings more than 15 years of experience in education, with a focus on widening access to learning, developing international partnerships and creating opportunities across education and training.
Dr Naeem Muhammad
Chief Academic Officer & Deputy CEO
Dr Naeem leads academic strategy, quality, regulation and university partnerships across Unibridge Group. A Principal Fellow of Advance HE and Chartered Manager, he combines senior academic leadership with research expertise in digital consumer behaviour and qualitative methods.
Abida Islam
Director, Unibridge Group
Abida is a Director of Unibridge Group and Founding Director of UK Management College. Her work focuses on accessible learning opportunities, educational innovation and the development of high standards across the organisation.
Major G M Sajjad (Retired)
Chief Operating Officer, Unibridge Group
Major Sajjad brings experience in operational leadership, compliance and international partnerships. His background includes 18 years of service in the Bangladesh Army and command of a United Nations peacekeeping company.
Our Team
Abiola Adeyemo
Group Academic Administrator
Abiola supports academic operations, quality assurance and continuous improvement across the Group's institutions. An economist and active researcher, she brings experience in higher education teaching, module leadership, academic management and student supervision, with research interests in artificial intelligence, digital innovation and greater inclusion for women in technology.
Dr Adnan Ali
Director of Academic Operations, Unibridge Group
Dr Adnan oversees academic operations across Unibridge Group’s institutions, supporting academic standards, regulatory compliance, institutional performance and student success. He brings experience in higher education leadership, teaching and quality assurance, alongside a background in operational management.
Alina Nabeel
Marketing Team Lead, Unibridge Group and UK Management College
Alina leads the marketing team across Unibridge Group and UK Management College. With more than five years of experience, she brings together marketing strategy, paid and organic campaigns, and audience insight to strengthen brand visibility, support student engagement and improve performance.
Andrew Rennie
Director of Business Development
Andrew supports business growth, develops strategic partnerships and identifies opportunities across education and training. He brings experience from public and private higher education, international university offices and UK Ofqual-recognised awarding organisations.
Badrul Jahan ACCA
Group Accountant
Badrul supports financial reporting and compliance across Unibridge Group. With more than nine years’ experience in audit, tax and financial reporting, he translates financial data into clear insights to support informed decision-making.
Benaifer Pereira
HR Support Manager
Benaifer leads HR support operations across multiple campuses, covering recruitment, employee relations, compliance, immigration and sponsorship, and HR systems. Her work focuses on improving processes and the employee experience through digital tools, data and a people-centred approach.
Edini Ntah
Marketing Executive
Edini develops marketing content and digital communications across Unibridge Group and its businesses. From social media and student stories to website copy and campaigns, she combines creative storytelling with clear information to help audiences understand each institution and the opportunities it offers.
Jessica Gilligan
Executive Assistant to the Group CEO and Group Administrator
Jessica supports executive leadership, governance and coordination across Unibridge Group and its businesses. Her work includes board activities, senior communications and commercial projects, helping teams collaborate across UK and international operations.
MD Safiqul Islam
Assistant Director of Student Recruitment and Operations
Safiqul supports student recruitment, business development, partnerships and recruitment operations across the Group's institutions. His work focuses on sustainable recruitment strategies, stronger institutional relationships and opportunities across UK and international markets.
Mobina Majeed
Assistant Director of Admissions
Mobina leads admissions operations across multiple institutions and campuses. She oversees applicant management, compliance, quality assurance and improvements to admissions processes, with a focus on providing a fair, transparent and supportive experience for prospective students.
Roohi Naz
Assistant Director of Registry, Unibridge Group
Roohi provides leadership and oversight of Registry operations across campuses and university partnerships. Her work covers academic governance, regulatory compliance, student lifecycle management and improvements to academic and administrative processes.
Salim Reza
Director of Finance, Unibridge Group
Salim brings more than 15 years of experience in finance and taxation across industry and professional practice, including roles at HSBC. He provides financial leadership for Unibridge Group, with a focus on compliance, financial stability and sustainable development.
Sheikh Asif Salam
Director for Legal Affairs, UK Management College and Unibridge Group
Asif brings extensive experience in law, accountancy and legal publishing across Pakistan, Dubai and the UK. He joined UK Management College and Unibridge Group in September 2026 as Director for Legal Affairs, drawing on a career spanning legal practice, professional education and authorship.