Experienced leadership, guiding every partnership.

Lubna Khan is an education leader with over 25 years of experience, including 20 years in senior leadership roles as an inspector and school improvement consultant across the UK, Middle East and Asia. She is Lead Inspector for ASIC International and an Inspector/Accreditation Assessor for WASC International, alongside her role as Head of School at Brooke House College Riyadh, KSA.

She has held senior leadership positions including Principal at Britus International School (Bahrain), Executive Head Teacher at Acton Gardens Primary School and Head Teacher at Berrymede Junior School in the UK, and has led school improvement work for large academy trusts in Qatar and the UAE. She has been Lead Consultant/Inspector for 67 primary schools, raising literacy standards, and has pioneered international education collaborations with the British Council across 25+ countries. She is also Chair of Governors for an Islamic faith school and a Trustee of the Harmony Project, a nature-based curriculum initiative.

As a Get2Uni Board Advisor, Lubna brings deep expertise in academic inspection, school improvement and international education standards to strengthen our quality assurance and global partnership strategy.

Caroline Jones is a strategic transformation executive with more than 20 years of experience helping higher education institutions drive growth, navigate organisational change and achieve operational excellence. Recognised for aligning strategy with execution, she partners with executive leaders to solve complex challenges, identify opportunities and implement solutions that position organisations for long-term success.

Caroline began her career with Apollo Group, where she quickly advanced into enterprise leadership roles before joining the team that helped transform Grand Canyon University from approximately 1,100 students into one of the fastest-growing universities in the US. She later led large-scale transformation initiatives at Western Governors University, developing strategies that enhanced operational performance, strengthened stakeholder engagement and improved organisational effectiveness.

Caroline holds an MBA, a Master of Science in Leadership, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and additional project management credentials. A former collegiate athlete and coach, she brings discipline, collaboration and strategic perspective to her leadership. As a Get2Uni Board Advisor, she brings deep expertise in institutional transformation and strategic growth.

Christopher Varley is an insurance industry professional with many years of cross-industry experience, including business management at Chief Executive level across both the corporate and SME sectors, giving him strong insight into the commercial drivers of diverse enterprises. He is qualified in Engineering (Aeronautics) to degree and Chartered status, with postgraduate qualifications in Management Studies, and brings hands-on experience across the B2B sector, home consumer services and education.

He has led major online marketing initiatives spanning traditional and social media, with experience integrating internet and IT methodologies into innovative financial models. Christopher is also an elected Local Councillor in Richmond upon Thames (London) and Vice Chair of the Adult Social Services & Housing portfolio, having previously stood as a Parliamentary Candidate for UK and European constituencies.

As a Get2Uni Board Advisor, Christopher brings cross-sector business leadership, financial and marketing expertise, and public sector experience to support our strategic growth.

Semida Haji is an accomplished Higher and Further Education professional with over 25 years of experience in academic leadership, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, international partnerships and educational business development. She has extensive expertise in developing quality assurance frameworks, academic governance structures and continuous improvement strategies that support institutional growth, regulatory compliance and strong learner outcomes.

She has a proven track record of building productive partnerships with universities, awarding organisations, training providers and international stakeholders, and has led quality reviews and academic standards evaluations to ensure programme delivery meets institutional and regulatory requirements. Known for a collaborative, solutions-focused leadership style, she works closely with senior executives and academic teams to strengthen organisational reputation and drive long-term growth.

As a Get2Uni Board Advisor, Semida brings academic quality assurance and international partnership expertise to support our institutional credibility and growth strategy.

Asim Muhammad is an immigration lawyer with expertise in student visas, Points-Based System (PBS) immigration and a wide range of other immigration categories. His specialist areas include Student Visas, Graduate Visas, Skilled Worker Visas, Sponsorship Licences for businesses, and Entry Clearance applications, including Visitor, Spouse, Fiancé and Dependant visas.

As a Get2Uni Board Advisor, Asim brings his immigration law expertise to support our work with international students and institutional partners.