Board Of Directors
Dr. Hemant Kumar
Board of Director
Designation: Owner and Chairman of SBS Swiss Business School RAK Campus
Dr. Hemant Kumar is an educationist, entrepreneur, and academic leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education and international academic partnerships.
He is the Chairman of ATMS Education Group and has contributed significantly to the growth of higher and executive education programs across the Middle East, Europe, Australia, and beyond.
Known for his strategic vision and leadership in global education, he is actively involved in academic development, institutional collaborations, and professional education initiatives.
Dr. Bert Wolfs
Board of Director
Designation: Academic Dean of SBS Swiss Business School
Dr. Bert Wolfs obtained PhD in MDP from Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is a founding member of SBS Swiss Business School and holds the position of the Academic Dean and DBA Program Manager at the institution.
Dr. Wolfs is a lecturer on SBS Swiss Business School educational programs with a special interest in entrepreneurship and e-commerce and holds the Albert Einstein Peace Award from IAEWP. Furthermore, he is a certified lecturer of Swiss Vocational Education Training (VET) students.
Simon Christensen
Board of Director
Designation: Member of The Australian Institute of Company Directors, Certified CEO of the CEO Institute, and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management
Simon has over 25 years’ experience in the Australian and international vocational and higher education sectors. He has extensive experience in business development, people management, strategic thinking, planning and execution.
Through this experience, Simon has developed the foresight and business knowledge to succeed in periods of extreme growth and when economic times have been challenging, which in turn has earned him a high level of trust and respect of many long-term clients, colleagues, and industry leaders.
Dr. Namrata Gupta
Board of Director
Designation: Associate Professor, University of Wollongong in Dubai
Dr. Namrata has 27 years of teaching and administrative experience in international higher education management, strategic business development and academic operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas effectively to multiple audiences, including faculty, staff, business leaders, and students.
A globally competent leader, she is able to effectively manage multiple projects and has demonstrated success in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with an international focus.
Dr. Tufail Syed
Board of Director
Designation: Founder of Rushford Business School and Co-founder of the European School of Data Sciences and Technology
Dr. Tufail Syed is a highly accomplished individual with an impressive background in clinical medicine, medical research, and higher education. With over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and medical research industry, Dr. Syed has held key senior management and executive roles at several leading global companies such as Eli Lilly and Company, Medpace Inc., and LabCorp Inc.
His extensive knowledge and expertise in this field led him to become the CEO of a leading Australian clinical research organization, Q-Pharm, where he skillfully led the company towards a successful exit. Dr. Syed’s profound interest in education resulted in the establishment of several educational institutions, including the James Lind Institute, Switzerland, which focuses on health-related education and has trained over 10,000 alumni in more than one hundred countries.
In addition to this, Dr. Syed is the founder of Rushford Business School and co-founder of the European School of Data Sciences and Technology. He has demonstrated exceptional business leadership skills throughout his career and is a proven entrepreneur.
His diverse experience as a physician, basic researcher, entrepreneur, and global business leader has provided him with unique skills and behaviors that enable him to lead all the endeavours he is involved in effectively. He is passionate about transforming the paradigm of management education through innovative teaching methodologies and curriculum development.