Firoz Thairinil is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Westford Education Group, the leading higher education provider and education management company based in the UK and the UAE. As a 21st-century visionary educational leader, Firoz ensures that a strong commitment to high standards and a performance culture are embedded across the entire group.
Firoz comes from a BFSI background with strong management credentials, and an MBA from the University of Wales, UK. He started his career in the banking sector in 1995 as a clerical grade officer and rose to the rank of Country Head in 15 years. During his stint in the Banking Industry, he got the chance to collaborate with reputed institutions like Standard Chartered Bank, Emirates International Bank (ENBD), and National Bank of Umm Al Quwain (NBQ). He started his entrepreneurial journey in the year 2008, with a strong vision to create an impact in the education sector. Despite being faced with tough challenges initially, the quality of education was never compromised. He ensured a continuous investment in technology coupled with an excellent student support ecosystem. Slowly, the group succeeded in winning the confidence of its learners and the community, as a result of its steadfast commitment to students’ welfare and their success stories.
With Firoz’s consistent determination and hard work, Westford branched out as a network of business schools having students from more than 130 countries across the globe, since its humble beginning in the year 2008. The group’s exponential growth has been accomplished through Firoz’s visionary business acumen.
Under his leadership, Westford Education Group leveraged technology to disrupt the existing models of education, making them more accessible and affordable. The latest technology, combined with partnerships with prestigious