Professional Services staff at the Dubai campus

The Executive and Corporate Office provides high-level administrative support, including finance, HR, and governance, to ensure the compliance and operational excellence of our campus.

Executive Office

• Yasmin Rani – Executive Office Manager
• Lana Mencel – Executive Assistant
• Eman Al Badani – Executive Assistant
• Aimee Riggall – HR and Immigration Administrator

Corporate Service Functions

• Ceri Keeping – Relationship Manager – Middle East (Development and Alumni Relations)
• Kazim Sajan – Finance, Planning, and Change Partner
• Sanam Yaqub – Campus Lead for Culture of Excellence and Strategic Partnership Manager for the School of Education
• Dr Adewale Fagbohun – Research Support Manager

The Campus Services and Operations team maintains our state-of-the-art campus facilities, creating a safe and accessible learning environment. The team is responsible for our IT infrastructure, lab operations, estates and facilities, catering, security, and health and safety.

• Rajesh Tripathy – Head of Campus Services and Operations
• Zak Ali – IT & AV Service Delivery Manager
• Phil Keirl – Senior IT & AV Systems Specialist
• Liam Garey – IT & AV Systems Specialist (Computer Science)
• Zuhaib Siddiqui – IT & AV Systems Specialist
• Omar Naqash – Estates and Building Services Manager
• Tendai Chatindo – Wet Lab Technician
• Hardeep Kumar – Laboratories Manager
• Isaac Karturuza – Laboratory Technician and Estates Support

The Business Development and Engagement team encompasses student recruitment and admissions, marketing, and business development. They work together to attract talented students and build strategic industry partnerships to drive the growth and reputation of the campus.

• Disha Laungani – Head of Business Development and Engagement
• Shubh Pandoyi – Business Development and Engagement Administrator
• Dr Roger Griffiths – Business Development Manager
• Samiera Sumun – Student Recruitment Manager
• Sana Ali – Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer
• Florence Wasandra – Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer
• Rachel Guerreiro – Student Recruitment Officer
• Inas Joudeh – Student Recruitment Officer
• Aqsa Shahid – Student Recruitment Officer
• Manashi Chowdhary – Student Recruitment Assistant
• Helcon Guinanao – Student Recruitment Assistant
• Arunima Prasanth – Student Recruitment Assistant
• Kate Westwood – Marketing and Communications Manager
• Sally Gough – Digital Marketing Specialist
• Georgia Johnson – Marketing and Communications Officer
• Pratika Revannavar – Marketing Officer (College of Social Sciences and College of Engineering and Physical Sciences)

The Student and Programme Administration team supports students throughout their University journey, covering key areas such as international student support, visa assistance, registration, student administration, transport, and graduation. 

• Dominique Lavier – Head of Student Programme and Administration
• Namrah Shahid – Quality Assurance Manager
• Shireen Jayousi – Quality Assurance Officer
• Stevan Dsa – Student and Programme Administration Manager
• Massi Safarov – Student and Programme Administration Team Leader
• Nilesh Chhatbar – Student and Programme Administrator
• Megha Gvalani – Student and Programme Administrator
• Albin Jose – Student and Programme Administrator
• Cibila Michael – Student and Programme Administrator
• Salim Mohammed – Student and Programme Administrator
• Jeena Nazar – Student and Programme Administrator
• Roen Oducado – Student and Programme Administrator
• Daria Sidorova – Student and Programme Administrator

The Student Experience and Wellbeing team is committed to helping students make the most of their time at Birmingham Dubai, delivering wellbeing, experience, library, and careers.

• Philip Scarffe – Head of Student Experience and Wellbeing
• Selma Cengic – Student Experience and Wellbeing Manager
• Adele Matthews – Student Experience and Engagement Officer
• Rimsha Fathima – Student Experience and Wellbeing Officer
• Sara Wazifdar – Student Experience and Wellbeing Officer (Evening and Weekend Team Leader)
• Abdulkadir Ali – Student Experience and Wellbeing Administrator
• Hayder Almazraqchi – Careers Advice and Guidance Manager
• Mohammed Humza – Employer Engagement Manager
• Moustafa Abdeen – Library Customer Relationship and Digital Officer
• Dare Pitan – Library Customer Relationship Assistant and Digital Education Lead

The Cross Campus Transformation and Engagement Team work across the Professional Services to ensure that we are delivering our services and serving our community efficiently, ensuring the highest quality and effectiveness.

• Josh Downey – Enquiry Management and Digital Innovation Manager
• Umikulthum Chome – Enquiry Management Assistant
• Jolly Secka – Operations Officer
• Ishtiyaaq Ahmed – Corporate Operations Administrator
• Rudra Prasad Ghosh – Corporate Operations Administrator