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Leadership Team

Meet the visionary leaders guiding PEN Group's mission to transform global education through innovation, collaboration, and inclusive excellence.

Meet Our Visionary Leaders

Our leadership team combines global expertise in education, innovation and international collaboration to guide PEN Group's growth and impact. Driven by a shared vision, they work to expand access to quality education while fostering partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for learners worldwide.

Prof. Cedric D Bell

Prof. Cedric D Bell

Chief Strategic Officer

Arifur Rahman

Arifur Rahman

Chief Operating Officer

Prof. Ian Luke

Prof. Ian Luke

Chief Academic Officer

Andrew Green

Andrew Green

Director

AA Faruki

AA Faruki

CEO

Prof. Cedric D Bell

Chief Strategic Officer

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Professor Cedric Bell is an internationally recognised academic entrepreneur with decades of experience in global higher education, regulatory governance and institutional leadership. Having led major educational organisations across the UK, Malaysia, Africa and Europe, he brings extensive strategic expertise to PEN Group.

His distinguished career includes senior executive roles, board leadership positions and advisory contributions across multiple sectors. At PEN, he plays a central role in global strategy, governance, international expansion and senior leadership mentoring.