Board of Governance


Dr Waheed Mughal

Head of Administration/Finance and HR

Dr Waheed Mughal completed his BA from the Government College Lahore and MA in Economics from the Forman Christian College Lahore – then the two most prestigious institutions in Pakistan. He did MSc in International Money, Finance and Investment from Brunel University London and PhD in Social and Policy Studies from Loughborough University, UK. He has also completed a course in Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies from Harvard Business School, Harvard University.  He is a Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) now called AdvanceHE.

Dr Mughal has 14 years of teaching experience in the UK higher education sector. He was brought up and schooled in a small village in Punjab, Pakistan. During his journey from an open sky school in a remote village, to highly reputed UK universities, he experienced different education systems, teaching and learning cultures, and social interaction with diverse learning communities. This experience furthered his teaching skills and enhanced his understanding of the culturally embedded learning needs of a diverse student population. His contributions to high quality student learning have been achieved through his innovative and effective management approaches and leadership attributes. 

Oscar Bimpong

Head of Academic Affairs

Oscar Bimpong is a renowned expert in mindset transformation, with 16 years of experience in empowering individuals and organizations to adopt a winning mentality. His expertise lies in harnessing the power of the mind to drive personal and professional success, transforming thought patterns from negative to positive, and aligning mindsets with organizational goals.

As the author of Mindset Revolution: Re-engineering your Mind from Prison to Purpose, Oscar has impacted countless lives globally. His book delves into the creative power of thoughts and words, the mechanics of the mind, and the concept of a winning mentality. It serves as a guide for individuals and organizations to unlock the potential of their minds, navigate the adverse effects of negative programming, and foster a positive mental attitude. The book’s core mandate is to transform negative thought patterns into a mindset that believes in achieving any goal, aligning personal aspirations with the vision, mission, and core values of organizations.

Through the Mindset Revolution Coaching Academy (MRCA), Oscar has coached a diverse clientele, including middle to senior managers, CEOs, and corporate executives. His approach focuses on disrupting established mental patterns and reprogramming them to cultivate a winning mentality, leading to improved outcomes. The MRCA offers three main programs inspired by his book: motivational sessions, corporate training programs, and mindset coaching aimed at breaking mental barriers and achieving new levels of success.

In addition to his authorship and coaching, Oscar is BBC-trained in radio operations and media, contributing to community radio and education in the UK. His work in mindset transformation and youth empowerment has earned him several awards in the UK. He also engages in extensive work in Africa, promoting mindset transformation on the continent. Oscar has ten years of teaching and education management experience in the UK higher education sector. 

In addition to his academic roles, he serves as the CEO of Train2inspire Consultancy, a leading business training and development firm.

Mazhar Iqbal

Head of Quality Assurance/Student Welfare

Mazhar Iqbal has a vast experience in teaching and education management in the UK. He did MSc in Accounting & Finance from Arden University, and BSc. (Hons) in Finance & Investment from the University of South Wales.

He is a qualified lecturer with a strong commitment to providing high-
quality learning experiences to higher education students. Particularly skilled in
teaching business, accounting, and finance modules to those from diverse
backgrounds.