Khalid Muhmood MBE (born September 1970) is an educationist and an entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of the British University Vietnam (BUV), Apollo English and British Education Partnership. In addition, he served as the Chairman of British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV) initially in Hanoi in 2003 and then nationwide from 2008 to 2010. He was also the Chairman of the Education Working Group at the Vietnam Business Forum (co-chaired by the International Finance Corporation, World Bank and Ministry of Planning and Investment).

Khalid Muhmood
BornSeptember 1970 (age 54)
EducationDegree in Business and Law from Hertfordshire University
Occupation(s)Academic and entrepreneur

In recognition to his contributions to Vietnam's education, Khalid has received awards from both the Vietnam Government and the UK government. He was the first non-diplomat foreigner to receive a Medal for Cause of Education from the Ministry of Education and Training (Vietnam) in 2006,[1][2] and in 2008, he was awarded the Member of British Empire (MBE) from Queen Elizabeth II for his dedication to the education development in Vietnam.[3][4]

Early life and family

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Khalid Muhmood was born in England. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business and Law at Hertfordshire University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Exeter. His first job was teaching overseas at the Singapore International School where he taught Mathematics and English for two years before moving to Vietnam.[5] His brother Zee M Kane, previously served as the Editor-in-Chief of The Next Web.[citation needed] His brother Tareq currently lives in Singapore and works as the Group Country Manager, Regional Southeast Asia at Visa.[citation needed]

Awards

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Khalid Muhmood's contributions to Vietnam's education have been recognised by both the Vietnam Government and the UK Government. He was the first foreigner in the private sector in Vietnam to receive the Medal for the Cause of Education, awarded by the Ministry of Education and Training (Vietnam) in 2006.[6] In the same year, he also received the Award for significant contribution to economic and social developments from Hanoi People's Committee.[7][8][9]

In 2008, Khalid was awarded the Member of British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for his dedication to contributing to the education in Vietnam.[10][11]

References

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  1. ^ "Chủ tịch HĐQT của Tổ chức GD&ĐT Apollo VN nhận Kỷ niệm chương vì sự nghiệp giáo dục VN". Hà Nội Mới Online. 26 January 2006. Retrieved 17 August 2012.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Trao Kỷ niệm chương Vì sự nghiệp giáo dục cho giám đốc Appollo". Việt Báo. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Queen recognizes educator's contribution to Vietnam". LookAtVietnam.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Ông Khalid Muhmood nhận danh hiệu MBE". Dân Trí. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Tự tin là vốn liếng lớn nhất". Doanh Nhân Sài Gòn Online. Archived from the original on 28 December 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  6. ^ "Khalid Muhmood – "Ngài chuông vàng"". Sài Gòn Đầu Tư. 15 January 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  7. ^ "Apollo Việt Nam nhận bằng khen của TP Hà Nội". Việt Báo. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  8. ^ "Apollo Việt Nam nhận bằng khen của TP Hà Nội". Dân Trí. Retrieved 17 August 2012.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "Apollo Việt Nam được nhận bằng khen của UBND TP. Hà Nội & chứng nhận thương hiệu nổi tiếng Việt Nam". Hà Nội Mới Online. 29 May 2006. Retrieved 17 August 2012.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Ông Khalid Muhmood nhận danh hiệu MBE". 24h.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  11. ^ "Người đầu tiên trong lĩnh vực giáo dục được trao danh hiệu MBE". Sài Gòn Giải Phóng Online. 9 December 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
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