Alan Sampson

Chairman

Alan Sampson holds an MPhil degree and has over 25 years of experience in the field international education and transnational delivery of higher education. His versatile experience includes teaching and assessment, curriculum development, quality assurance, training delivery, partnership management etc. In recent years, he has worked with Pearson Edexcel in a senior management role. He has also worked with a number UK higher education institutions in the UK in senior management capacity. He has extensive knowledge in South Asia, Asia Pacific, Middle East and African markets. He is one of the founding members of EduCan International.

Shahin Reza

Chief Consultant

Shahin Reza is an MBA with over 25 years of experience to promote international qualifications in Bangladesh and wider South Asia region. His experience includes working with British Council, Pearson/Edexcel, Cambridge Assessment International Education under the University of Cambridge and EduCan International. His contributions for widening the international qualifications market in the region is widely recognised by the stakeholders.

In his role with EduCan International he had the opportunity to work with various ministries and government departments of Bangladesh. He has also been involved in various flagship education ventures in Bangladesh and has been working closely with some of the top international education brands to enter/ expand their business activities in Bangladesh market such as Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Assessment English, The Open University UK, Putra Business School, OET (Occupational English Test), etc.

Major Md Sarwar Murshed (Retd)

Director – Business Development

Major Md Sarwar Murshed served Bangladesh Army for 30 years in various capacities in home and abroad. He is a self-motivated individual with longstanding experience of working in administration, research, operations, logistics and management positions. He served with sincerity and devotion in various strategic and importantroles of Bangladesh Army, such as, General Staff Officer (Grade-2), Coordination in Signal Training Center& School, Deputy Assistant Adjutant and Quarter Master General of Headquarter 86 Independent Signal Brigade, Commanding Officer of Military Police Unit, General Staff Officer (Grade-2) in Army Headquarter and Border Guard Bangladesh, Sector Provost Marshall in UN Mission in DR Congo.
Major Murshed joined EduCan International Ltd as the Director – Business Development in August 2022 after his retirement from Bangladesh Army.

Janie Ng

Director – International Collaboration

Janie Ng graduated from the University of Wolverhampton and has over 15 years of experience with the promotion, management and quality assurance of international qualifications in the Asia Pacific region. She has worked with some of the world’s leading educational organisations such as Edexcel, Pearson Education, City and Guilds, etc. She is based Malaysia and has been involved with EduCan International since the inception of the company.

Khairun Nahar

Director – Finance and Administration

Khairun Nahar has a postgraduate degree in accounting and finance. She is one of founding directors of EduCan Internatonal. Prior to joining EduCan she was in teaching for a several years..

Mahbubur Rahman Sohel

Chief Operating Officer

Mahbubur Rahman is a highly experienced international education management professional with more than 20 years of experience with some of the reputed educational brands of Bangladesh. After completing his MSc in Physics he started his career with the International School Dhaka (ISD) and subsequently he worked with American International School Dhaka (AISD), and DPS STS School Dhaka in various capacities. His specialization includes assessment management, integration of technology in assessment, quality assurance, teacher training, stakeholders management and customer care.

Neesath Rahman

Manager- Operations and Finance

Neesath Rahaman joined EduCan International family in September 2022 as the Manager of Operations and Finance. She has over 15 years of experience in the international education domain that include 9 years with Pearson Edexcel, responsible for Operations, Administration and Finance. Prior to that, she was a teacher at Golden Eagle Nursery School under Bangladesh Air Force. Neesath has completed her BSc and MSc from the University of Dhaka; and her MBA in HRM from United International University. She has a great deal of experience in regulatory compliance.

Iffat Tasnim Amin

Manager – Learning and Development

Iffat Tasnim Amin is an experienced professional in the edutech industry, with over 7 years of diverse experience working in national and international companies. She is Manager, Learning & Development at EduCan International Ltd. Iffat completed her undergraduate degree from the University of London and her postgraduate degree from a prominent Bangladeshi university. Her expertise lies in business development, client relationships, and a focus on creating services for other businesses and organisation’s. She is also involved in Cambridge Assessment English and other international assessment solutions for creating new markets, establishing strategic alliances, improving digital skills, and investing in research and development. Iffat is known for her excellent communication skills and takes pride in her work.

Ariful Islam

Manager – Business Development and Marketing

After the graduation in marketing from a UK university Ariful Islam started his career as an international education counselor. He has worked with a number of international educational institutions in business development and market.

Erik Adnan

Manager – Business Support

A scrupulous administrative executive carrying out the role of Business Support Manager for EduCan International Ltd., the country’s leading professional education advisory fulcrum since 2016. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated his dedication and devotion to his work, having served in well-known organisation’s in the education and client service industries. He earned Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Engineering discipline from an acclaimed private university in Bangladesh.

Md. Rezaul Karim

Business Development Officer

Md. Rezaul Karim is a skilled Business Development Officer at EduCan International Ltd. With his expertise in client relationships and creative works, he has made a significant contribution to the organisation’s growth and success. He graduated from National University. He is an eager and committed individual who is dedicated to producing great outcomes in the organisation’s business development division.

Rashique Ahmed Imtiaz

Executive – Business Support

Rashique Ahmed graduated from North south University and joined EduCan International as an Executive Business Support in 2023. He Shows dedication and commitment through his work and support for his team mates. Rashique has excellent customer service orientation and willing to go extra miles for customers.

Habibur Rahman

Office Assistant

Habibur Rahman is an experienced Office Assistant. He has joined EduCan International since the inception of the company.