Dr Kanan Ibrahim Bakht, PhD/Research Fellow, MBA, BA Hons, DipCIM, CIPD

Associate Faculty Member

Kenan has an indepth experience and exposure in the global education and consultancy field. Highly qualified academic with expertise in cross cultural management and HR. MBA and PhD from University of Bradford and London School of Economics. Professionally qualified with experience working for the top Fortune 500 companies.

Key Skills & Experiences include:

• A proven track record in promoting and managing high quality academic standards throughout global educational institutions.
• In depth knowledge of the UK and Global higher education sector.
• Successful senior management career in education, finance, marketing and business development gained from Fortune 500 companies and Higher Education Institutions including Cooper & Lybrand's, BP Amoco Oil Company, Confederation of British Industries, UNDP (Consultant), Bristish American Tobacco Company (BAT).
• Ability to Coach, mentor and develop staff and as well as a proven track record of building and manageing teams and creating an enabling work environment.
• Excellent skills and track record in relationship building
• Held the role of Head of Professional Development Programme and Full Time Faculty at North South University which is one of the top premier universities in Bangladesh.
• Co Founded and managed the Bradford University MBA Programme in the Gulf Region - UAE (Dubai and Aby Dhabi) - University of Bradford is one of the top Business School in UK.
• He is self motivated and high on commitment and integrity. He is also strong on leadership and motivating teams; having managed both small and large teams. he has enjoyed leading consultation with staff representatives and public speaking. He has well developed presentation skills and approaches work  from the prespective that it is going to be an enjoyable experience and works to instill that feeling all around him.