Education trust boss steps down after 26 years
CEO of Prince Albert Community Trust, Sajid Gulzar, has decided to vacate his position after 26 years of serving children across Birmingham.
Sajid has decided to take on a new role in Dubai with Kings ' Education.
Sajid's journey in education began in 1997 when he started teaching as an unqualified teacher at Cromwell Primary. In 2015, Sajid assumed the position of CEO at Prince Albert Community Trust, having co-founded the Multi Academy Trust alongside deputy CEO, Phillipa Sherlock-Lewis.
With visionary leadership, In September 2021, Sajid 's dream of providing a high-quality secondary education came to life when Prince Albert High School was officially opened by Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai.
In recognition of his services to education, Sajid was awarded an OBE in 2019. More recently, he has received an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Birmingham at their Education Leadership Academy in recognition of his outstanding contribution as a school and MAT leader in Birmingham.
PACT's Board has appointed deputy CEO Phillipa Sherlock Lewis as Sajid 's successor.
Sajid Gulzar said: “Leading the PACT has been the greatest privilege of my professional life. I have led a team of amazing staff who have achieved wonderful things for our pupils.
“Thousands of children have received a better education as result. I will look back with deep satisfaction at what we have achieved together, not least the legacy of a brand-new school that is already doing exceptional work.
PACTs Board of Trustees said: “Under Sajid's visionary leadership, Prince Albert Community Trust has grown from strength to strength, and we are deeply grateful for the passion and dedication that he has brought to the Trust and the communities it serves.
“Sajid promised each school community that they would send their children to schools that they could be truly proud of. Under his leadership this has been achieved. The legacy Sajid leaves will continue to inspire us as we move forward in the growth and evolution of PACT. We wish Sajid all the best in his new venture ”.