Founded with a vision to democratize education.

Employable Education for Growth Markets

Years: 17
Brands: 23
Countries: 150
Learners: 10,500+

Students talking in an arched university corridor

About Westford Education Group

Westford Education Group (WEG), operating as Westford Ventures Holding Ltd., is an Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) registered entity. The group delivers a diverse portfolio of higher education programs globally through its established institutions and strategic satellite learning centers.

Founded with a vision to democratize education, WEG enables learners from all backgrounds to achieve internationally accredited qualifications through flexible, high-quality on-site and online learning pathways.

Driven by the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, WEG has earned the trust of its global student body and partner communities. This reputation is built upon a steadfast commitment to student welfare, academic excellence, and tangible career success.

By implementing an integrated, forward-looking strategy and operational model for transnational education, Westford is dedicated to its core mission: enabling the student of today to become a successful individual of tomorrow.

How the group grew

Today

23 institutions in the group

Plus11 more brands across the group
Today23 brands in 4 regions, learners from 150 countries

Some joining dates are being confirmed.

Vision, mission and ethos

To be a leading provider of accredited qualifications.

To be a leading provider of accredited qualifications, delivered in a flexible, accessible, and affordable manner to a vast international network of professionals.

Leadership

The founders and management team behind Westford Education Group, and the academic and senior leaders across its institutions.

Management team

Firoz Thairinil

Founder & Chief Executive Officer LinkedIn

Has led Westford’s growth since 2008. MBA (University of Wales), UCLA leadership training and a PG Diploma in AI for Business from Oxford. Fellow of the CMI.

Hanil Das

Co-Founder & Executive Director LinkedIn

Leads partnerships, strategy and business development across Westford, Uni Online, DeMont and Ashford. Created the We Cares CSR initiative and the Westford Awards.

Samras Mayimi

Co-Founder & Executive Director LinkedIn

Three decades in BFSI and education. Chartered Manager, MBA (UK) and UCLA leadership training. P&L lead for Acacia, Exeed, Taito, Airtics and Coding School.

Mashrook Ali

Co-Founder & Executive Director LinkedIn

Leads Eaton Business School’s expansion across Africa and the Middle East, with 20+ years in finance and education. Football fan, people developer, growth builder.