Governing Body

Mansoor Saad

Ahmad Yasir is an experienced education professional and has served as a Trustee of the College since 2014. As a former student of the College, he brings a distinctive perspective on the learner experience and a longstanding understanding of the College's development and values.

Alongside his experience in education, Ahmad has a professional background in information technology. His combination of educational and technological expertise enables him to make a valuable contribution to the College's governance and strategic development, particularly in relation to digital transformation, technology, information systems and the evolving skills requirements of learners and employers.

As a Trustee, Ahmad contributes to the strategic oversight and continued development of the College. His experience and perspective support the Governing Body in ensuring that the College remains responsive to the changing needs of learners, employers and the wider education and skills landscape.

Dr Ghania Waseem joined the College's Board of Trustees in recent years, bringing valuable professional expertise that complements the existing experience and strengths of the Governing Body.

Her expertise is particularly relevant to the College's continuing development and diversification of its academic and vocational provision, including its plans to expand programmes in Health and Social Care. Her professional knowledge and sector experience provide an important perspective as the College develops opportunities in this growing area of education and employment.

As a Trustee, Dr Waseem contributes to the strategic oversight and development of the College, providing specialist insight into curriculum development, professional practice and sector needs. Her contribution will be particularly valuable as the College continues to broaden its academic portfolio and develop programmes that respond to local and regional skills needs, while creating meaningful opportunities for learners to progress into further study, professional careers and employment.

With over 18 year of experience in managing higher education, Hashna has joined the London College of Business Studies as an independent/ex-officio member of the Governing Body. Hashna has experience of working with various Higher Education providers related to academic and administrative governance. She has managed the oversight of HE, overseen implementation of internal controls, driven enhancement of the academic provision and curriculum as well as possesses proven expertise in effective management and governance. She has had direct involvement with management of student experience over the years through her Advanced Teacher Status, delivering lectures in various fields to learners at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Her previous roles involve management of oversight reviews, Director of Studies and Head of Academics.

Hashna aims to bring further objectivity and external expertise to the Governance of the College, building on its aim towards effective management and governance.

Ian has been the principal at the London College of Business Studies since 2024, following over 3 decades working in Higher Education. Ian's experience includes 15 years as a course leader nearly 10 years as Director of the School of Sport, Tourism and Languages, followed by nearly ten years leading professional services departments with ultimate responsibility for the University Quality Management, Partnerships, complaints and Appeals, Assessments and Registry services. Ian has also worked with over 20 Universities in roles including subject, award and principal external examiner, and as a member of validation and periodic review panels. Ian also works as an Inspector for the British Accreditation Council, Learning Outside the Classroom Council Quality Badge for Adventure education Providers, and the British Activity Provider's Association.

Ian provides the Secretarial Support to the College Governing Body, ensuring meetings operate smoothly, and guiding the Governing Body on Policy, Procedures and the expectations of the Office for Students.

Asad Sarwat is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a strong blend of expertise in finance, auditing, academic leadership, and higher education. He has been working with the London College of Business Studies for over 15 years and has been instrumental in fulfilling various leadership roles. With a career spanning professional practice and academia, Mr Asad Sarwat brings a unique perspective that connects audit and accountability knowledge with teaching, academic leadership, institutional development, and student success.

In his current role as the Head of Academics in higher education, Asad provides academic leadership, objectivity, accountability and strategic direction, supporting the development and delivery of high-quality academic programmes. He works closely with faculty, students, and institutional stakeholders to strengthen academic standards, enhance teaching and learning, and foster an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. Passionate about education and professional development, Asad is committed to nurturing future professionals while contributing to the advancement of higher education through academic excellence, ethical leadership, and industry-oriented learning. He is also the Prevent Lead and responsible for the overall safeguarding at the LCBS as well as the current Accountable Officer of LCBS for the Office for Students.

Zubair Ahmad has been involved with the College since its inception and has played a continuous role in its development and day-to-day operations. Over the years, he has developed extensive knowledge of the College's administrative systems, operational processes and organisational requirements, as well as a detailed understanding of its history and evolution.

He currently serves as Head of Administration, where he supports the effective administration and operational management of the College. His responsibilities include coordinating administrative functions, supporting the implementation of institutional policies and procedures, and working closely with senior management colleagues and academic and administrative teams to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the College.

Zubair has also played an important role in supporting the College's adoption of emerging educational technologies. Most recently, he has overseen the development of an AI-powered tutor, designed to support the College's students in their learning. The initiative forms part of the College's wider commitment to innovation and the responsible use of technology to enhance the student learning experience.

Having been involved with the College since its establishment, Zubair brings significant institutional knowledge, operational experience and continuity to his role. His understanding of the College's development and organisational environment enables him to provide effective administrative support to the senior leadership and governance structures and to contribute to the College's continuing development and innovation.

Najmul is a Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer at the London College of Business Studies, with experience in higher education teaching, academic leadership, programme management and quality assurance. He teaches a range of undergraduate business modules and contributes to the academic leadership and delivery of the BSc (Hons) Business Management programme, delivered in partnership with Kingston University, as well as the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business. His responsibilities include curriculum delivery, assessment and moderation, student support, academic quality processes and programme development.

Najmul holds a BA (Hons) in International Business from Birmingham City University, an MBA from the University of Wales, an LLB (Hons) Law from Northumbria University and an LLM from Teesside University. He has submitted his PhD thesis in Law at Teesside University, with his research focusing on the relationship between World Trade Organization law, governance and environmental sustainability.

His academic and research interests span business, international trade, law, human rights and higher education. He is the author and co-author of two forthcoming books accepted for publication by Cambridge Scholars Publishing and has also published peer-reviewed legal research.

Najmul is the academic staff member of the LCBS Governing Body.

Celia is the Admissions and Recruitment Manager at London College of Business Studies. She joined the College in October 2023 and holds a BSc in Accounting and Finance. She oversees admissions, recruitment and enrolment, and works with the College's university and awarding partners.

Celia is the administrative staff member of the LCBS Governing Body.