Edupro
Governance

Led by purpose. Guided by expertise.

Our Governance Philosophy

At Edupro, governance is more than oversight—it is a direct reflection of our 6C Quality Principles: Conduct with Integrity, Compliance, Care and Diligence, Confidentiality, Capability, and the ethical management of Conflicts of Interest. These values guide how we lead, make decisions, and stay accountable to our partners, learners, and regulators.

Governing Body

The Edupro Governing Body holds the highest level of strategic and operational responsibility within the organisation. Its role is to:

Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal obligations

Uphold Edupro’s mission, values, and quality standards

Approve major policy, finance, and risk decisions

Provide strategic direction for innovation and global growth

Maintain accountability to learners, partners, and stakeholders

The Governing Body brings together professionals from education, finance, quality assurance, and leadership—each with decades of experience in their fields and a shared commitment to ethical, sustainable development.

Members of the Governing Body include:

Dr Ziyaad Mahomed

Chairman

Islamic finance scholar, Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies,  University of Oxford, UK and Shariah advisor to global financial institutions.


Mr Nazrul I Salim

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Qualified accountant and strategist with over 25 years of leadership in global education and qualifications


Mr Bumadin Hayath

Director

Investment banking and operational risk expert, with a strong commitment to financial innovation and philanthropy.


Mr Abid Ishaq

Director

Education consultant with extensive experience in UK awarding bodies, global business development and strategic growth.


Advisory Board

The Edupro Advisory Board provides academic, professional, and sectoral guidance to support Edupro’s continuous improvement and global relevance. Its members are selected for their leadership in key domains including:

Higher education and skills development

Islamic finance and Shariah law

Sustainability and ESG risk

Digital learning and inclusive education policy

The Advisory Board informs our qualification development, research direction, international partnerships, and alignment with current and emerging global trends.

Members of the Advisory Board include:

Professor Dr Mohammad Faisal Ahammad

Islamic finance scholar, Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies,  University of Oxford, UK and Shariah advisor to global financial institutions.


Mr Kevin Whittington-Jones, PhD

ESG Risk and Impact Specialist, Mirova, UK
Expert in nature-based solutions, sustainability frameworks, and impact measurement.


Ms Sujana Shafique

Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Leeds Beckett University, UK
Focused on ethical accounting, curriculum development, and digital education.


Mr Robert Hartley

Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Specialist in enterprise education and socially responsible business models.


Global Expertise. Ethical Direction.

Together, our Governing Body and Advisory Board ensure that Edupro remains:

  • Strategically focused
  • Regulatorily compliant
  • Academically robust
  • Globally relevant
  • And always, ethically driven

This governance structure empowers Edupro to fulfil its vision of connecting education with professional excellence—while supporting sustainable and inclusive global progress.