Welcome from the Head of the School of Management & Executive Education

Hello, I’m Dr Hassaan Khan, Head of the School of Management & Executive Education at Arden University. I’ve been with Arden since July 2021, supporting staff and students to achieve success. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Kent, followed by an MSc and PhD in Finance from Durham University. I’ve worked in academia since 2010.

Dr Muhammad Saqib is Senior Lecturer and Programme Team Leader at Arden’s Berlin Campus. An experienced lecturer and researcher, he joined Arden in July 2024. He is a Google Certified Data Analyst and a Senior Fellow by the Higher Education Academy (HEA), UK. Prior to joining Arden, he taught on university programmes at Coventry University, University of Wolverhampton, Breda University, and Berlin School of Business & Innovation. His expertise includes Data Science, Database Technologies, ICT Management, Knowledge Management, and Business Intelligence & Analytics.

Tim has a wealth of experience and understanding of the Higher Education sector from both a quality assurance and strategic development perspective. As the Director of Quality, Access and Participation, Tim’s role is to make sure that all learners have an equal opportunity to be successful regardless of their background. This involves working with stakeholders externally and across the university to help identify potential risks to this equality of opportunity and to identify, and fund, targeted intervention strategies.

Oliver has worked for over ten years in Higher Education and is a keen advocate for education and creative innovation. He has worked with hundreds of schools and colleges across the country to best support their pupils. Previously a freelance videographer (and still enthusiastic photographer), Oliver holds a PgCert in Career Guidance and is a qualified professional coach. Oliver also provides educational consultancy to sector firms, has received several sector national awards, and contributed towards a published Careers book.

Owen Hinkson is an Outreach Officer for Arden University, overseeing outreach and engagement on behalf of the University with schools and community groups, within the London and West Midlands region.

He has varied experience within the outreach and relationship development sector, incorporating his passion for communication, presentation delivery and problem-solving into his daily work.