Walid Mushtaq
Walid Mushtaq | |
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Chaudhary Walid Mushtaq | |
Native name | ولید مشتاق |
Born |
23 December 1981 Lahore, Pakistan |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Education |
International Business Finance National Security |
Alma mater | Richmond, The American International University in London |
Religion | Islam |
Website |
walidmushtaq |
Chaudhary Walid Mushtaq (born in Lahore, Pakistan on 23 December 1981) is an educationist and a social entrepreneur. Mushtaq is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Roots International Schools (RIS)[1] and Director of Roots School System since 2006.[2] Mushtaq is named among 100 Business Leaders of Pakistan in 2012 and 2013.[3] He is also a recipient of the 2012 & 2013 Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) Excellence in Business Award.[4]
Family Background
Mushtaq was born in 1981 in Lahore, Pakistan. His father Mushtaq Rasul Chaudhary has served in Pakistan Army forces as Colonel while his mother Riffat Mushatq[5] is an educationist who has built the foundation of Roots School System, Pakistan.[6]
Academic Qualifications
Mushtaq graduated from The University of Richmond, The American International University in London, England in December 2003 with majors of International Business and Finance. He holds an HND - Edexcel Board from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.[7] He has also attended The National Security Workshop from National Defence University Islamabad Pakistan in 2011.[8]
Social Work
Mushtaq has set up 4 Children Community Initiative (4CCI), a non-profit organization working to establish a peaceful and just society with a particular focus on women and youth empowerment.[9] 4CCI has trained more than 10,000 individuals on nutrition and hygiene, ethics education, gender equality, vocational training and food security.[10] It is also working towards humanitarian assistance during disaster management through disaster risk reduction, preparedness and emergency relief.[11]
As CEO Roots International Schools
Mushtaq is the CEO of RIS for over a decade; during this time he has added more than 40 new branches to the network.[12] A franchise of RIS - ExploreVille schools,[13] is working to ensure that the schools are able to reach out to the community through community mobilization.[14] Under the umbrella of Roots Academy for Professional and Intellectual Development (RAPID),[15] Mushtaq has provided a forum to educationists and think tanks from around the globe to discuss, debate and propose revolutionary academic initiatives to enhance educational standards in an Education Symposium.[16]
Mushtaq has also set up a trading company named Richmond Global Traders (RGT). RGT is engaged in consulting across the MENA region and trade of value added technology oriented products, RGT has made a mark as one the premier technology & consultancy firms in Pakistan.[17]
Under his supervision, RIS is offering Chinese, French and German language programmes to promote these languages and cross cultural influences and diversities.[18]
Awards and Recognitions
Mushtaq has won several awards, among which are Best Educationist of the Year Award 2015 by RCCI,[19] RIS CEO awarded at 10th CEO Summit Asia 15,[20] Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) Achievement Award 2013-2014,[21] Young Business Entrepreneur,[22] CEO of the Year Award[23] and Intel Education Appreciation Award [24]
References
- ↑ "CEO RIS". rootsinternational.edu.pk. 20 February 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ "Executive Director". rootsschool.edu.pk. 1 January 2009. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ "Pakistan Mauritius Friendship Association". pak-mauritius.com. 5 May 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ↑ "RCCI award ceremony held", The Nation, September 30, 2013, retrieved 22 August 2015
- ↑ correspondent, thenews (9 June 2013), "Only best of the best can survive in competitive world: Riffat Mushtaq", International The News, retrieved 3 August 2015
- ↑ "Background & History". rootsschool.edu.pk. 10 April 1988. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ↑ "Panellists". accaglobal.com. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ↑ "National security workshops". ndu.edu.pk. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ↑ "4CCI Patrons Note". 4cci.org.pk. 1 May 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ↑ correspondent, our (4 June 2013), "UK delegation visits adopted govt school", International The News, retrieved 21 August 2015
- ↑ Khan, Afshan (22 May 2015), "Education is vital for Pakistan to become", International The News, retrieved 22 August 2015
- ↑ "Bringing innovation in education", Manager Today, 1 September 2015, retrieved 30 September 2015
- ↑ "Exploreville Schools Pakistan". exploreville.org.pk. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ↑ "ExploreVille". pak-schools.pk. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ↑ "Roots Academy for Professional and Intellectual Development". rapid.org.pk. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ↑ News, Desk (21 September 2014), "Teacher-Training: Roots organises managerial workshop ' award", tribune, retrieved 29 October 2015
- ↑ "Richmond Global Traders". richmondglobaltraders.com. 25 April 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ↑ correspondent, our (18 September 2014), "Roots to make French compulsory subject", The nation, retrieved 22 August 2015
- ↑ correspondent, our (21 September 2014), "RIS CEO bags 'Best Educationist of the Year' award", International The News, retrieved 29 September 2015
- ↑ "RIS CEO awarded at 10th CEO Summit Asia 15", nation.com.pk, 29 August 2015, retrieved 29 September 2015
- ↑ correspondent, our (12 September 2014), "RIS CEO gets FPCCI award", International The News, retrieved 22 August 2015
- ↑ "Walid Mushtaq named Best Young Entrepreneur" (Press release). International The News. 21 September 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ↑ correspondent, our (20 May 2014), "Award for RIS CEO", International The News, retrieved 23 August 2015
- ↑ our, thenews (5 December 2014), "RIS and Intel pledge innovation in education", International The News, retrieved 23 August 2015