Rashid Iqbal
Chairman
Leadership & Operations
People Behind IBLA’s International Learning
Our international leadership and operations team brings together professional experience, regional insight and a shared commitment to credible, practical learning.
Leadership Introduction
International perspective. Collective responsibility.
IBLA is supported by professionals who contribute leadership, legal, operational and regional expertise across the United Kingdom, UAE and Pakistan.
Together, the team helps shape an academy committed to professional relevance, responsible leadership, international collaboration and learning that creates practical value for individuals and organisations.
Executive Leadership
Strategic direction and international stewardship
The executive leadership team provides institutional direction, regional oversight and professional governance across IBLA’s international activities.
Barry Harwood
Co-Founder & Country Director, UAE
Adeel Khan
Co-Founder & Country Director, UK, UAE & Pakistan
Waqar Ullah
Co-Founder & Country Director, Pakistan
Muhammad Shoaib
Legal Director, UK, UAE & Pakistan
International Operations
Coordinated regional delivery
Our operations leadership supports consistent coordination, professional engagement and local responsiveness across IBLA’s key international markets.
Faraz Ahmed Siddiqui
Operations Manager, UAE
Syeda Maheerah Ali
Operations Manager, UK
Umaimah Makhdoom
Operations Manager, Pakistan
Collective Expertise
A multidisciplinary international team
IBLA combines strategic leadership, professional education, organisational engagement and regional operational understanding.
International Leadership
Leadership informed by cross-border experience and a globally responsible outlook.
Academic & Professional Learning
Relevant learning designed around practical capability and professional development.
Corporate Partnerships
Collaborative relationships shaped around organisational priorities and meaningful outcomes.
Regional Operations
Local understanding supporting coordinated international delivery and engagement.
How Our Team Works
Shared standards across every region
International Outlook
We connect global perspectives with local realities.
Practical Relevance
We focus on useful learning and real professional needs.
Responsible Leadership
We work with integrity, accountability and care.
Collaborative Delivery
We coordinate across markets, roles and disciplines.
Measurable Impact
We remain focused on progress and professional value.
Connect With IBLA
Work With an Internationally Focused Academy
Explore IBLA’s professional learning portfolio or speak with our team about a programme, partnership or organisational training requirement.