About Us


 

FastTrack UK Education is a leading international provider of educational courses and services to individuals and corporates providing career enhancement opportunities and fulfilling organisational goals.

With our vast, specialised and senior level experience in the education, training and corporate sectors and in various industries, we are well placed to serve many industry sectors and customise training accordingly.

We pride ourselves on providing an exciting selection of courses and training to individuals and organisations.  This includes high school students embarking on further education and wishing to stand out from the rest; UK university degree aspirants; professionals desiring to gain new academic qualifications that will enhance career prospects and companies wishing to add to their in-house training with specialised courses.

 

Our Team

Shahid Mirza – CEO

Shahid is an experienced management and business consultant with a strong background in finance and training. He has worked in and designed customised training to sectors in banking, education, telecommunications, custodial services, and hospitality, in the UK and around the globe.

With his exposure to international business in multicultural environments, he can communicate across continental divides in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Shahid’s experience of having worked in and with prestigious industry names such as Rolls Royce UK, Saudi Aramco, Qatar Aeronautical College, Qatar National Bank, Central Bank of Iran, Industrial Management Institute of Iran, Cable & Wireless UK, and Bank of Scotland, means that he is able to identify training and growth opportunities to the best benefit of all stakeholders.

Ayesha Ahmad

Ayesha is an HR and IT functions professional with banking and professional services industry experience, having worked with leading international organisations – Barclays, Deloitte, Siemens and Arup.

She is a native English speaker, fully fluent in both German and Urdu and also speaks a little Russian.

With an impressive academic record to match – MSc in Human Resource Management from the London School of Economics and a Bachelors from King’s College, London, Ayesha adds high value to our organisation as our London based in-house Consultant.

Umair Ahsan

Umair is an experienced lecturer, course designer and education consultant.

He has spent decades teaching at some of the world’s leading universities including LSE, ESCP Europe, Paris Dauphine University, and many other institutions of global standing.

As a result, his skills are sought out by universities – both old and newly established – across the world, seeking to enhance their educational provision. With his insight into teaching methodology and unparalleled practical experience, he delivers high-value courses that institutions can implement and offer immediately.

As an educational consultant, he also delivers staff training and offers support to educational administrators and executives.

Miguel Ostinelli

Miguel has vast experience in hospitality and tourism and has managed and worked in some of the finest coffee houses, eateries and hotels in the UK, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.

Fully fluent in Spanish, Italian and English, he is a fitness enthusiast who adds vibrancy to our team.

 

Advisory Board

Dr. Kaiser Rafiq

A visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist with many impressive portfolios under his wing. Dr Kaiser is currently Chairman of Discover Pakistan HD TV, Chairman Options Group, Chairman Mechatronics Engineering & Construction Co, CEO of Pakistan Air Force Officers Club, Executive Director Royal Emirates Group UAE, and Advisor to the Ruling Family of Dubai. He also holds several honorary advisory and board member roles for the public and private sectors. He is hugely respected for his philanthropic work and is the recipient of many awards including Life Time Achievement Award from Governor Punjab.

Philip Carter

Phil is a highly sought after business and training professional, having worked at executive level in several industries.

With degrees in Psychology and Teaching, he has designed and run training programmes in over 50 countries, specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Project Management and Post-Merger Integration. Phil is often invited to lecture at the London Business School and INSEAD to MBA students.