Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq
Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq چوہدری فیصل مشتاقى | |
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![]() Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq appearing on a panel discussion in Pittsburgh USA. | |
Born |
27 July 1978 Kharian, Pakistan |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Education |
Finance Accounting Economics National Security |
Alma mater |
National Defense University University of Salford London School of Economics Cadet College Hasan Abdal |
Occupation | Teacher, Student Counselor, entrepreneur |
Religion | Islam |
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Recipient | |
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![]() Asif Ali Zardari awarding Tamgha-e-Imtiaz to Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq. | |
Date | 23 March 2013 |
Country | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
Presented by | Asif Ali Zardari |
Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq (Urdu: چوہدری فیصل مشتاقى; TI; born 27 July 1978), is a Pakistani academician, school practitioner and a social entrepreneur. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Roots Millennium Schools, Pakistan and is the Executive Director and member of the Board of Directors of Roots School System, Pakistan.[1]
He is recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims of the world, a Young Presidents' Organization Board member, World Wide Fund for Nature Member of the Board of Governors Pakistan and the Chair of the China Radio International Roots Confucius Classroom Project in Pakistan. Faisal is also the founder and CEO of a non-profit organisation 'Change – in Education Foundation' working in support of 'Public Private Partnerships' across education and thus scaling Millennium Development Goals and so far he has successfully reformed more than 250 government schools across various districts, provinces and rural communities in Pakistan.[2]
Faisal has been conferred with the most prestigious National Civil Award of 'Tamgha-e-Imtiaz' by the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on Pakistan Day Ceremony held at the Presidency on 23 March 2013 in recognition of his outstanding services in the field of language promotion, education, literacy, youth and advocacy.[3]
Personal life
Faisal was born in 1978, in chaklala, his father Mushtaq Rasul Chaudhry was a colonel in the Pakistan Army and mother Riffat Mushtaq[4] an academician & teacher. In 1988 his mother, Riffat Mushtaq, founded Roots School System, Pakistan.
Education
In 1997, he completed his higher secondary education in sciences from Cadet College Hasan Abdal. Later that year, he moved to the United Kingdom for higher education. In 1998, he did diploma in Economics from the London School of Economics. He got his degree with honours in finance and accounting from the University of Salford in 2001. In 2006, he graduated from the National Defense University after completing a national security workshop. Faisal is a certified teacher and trainer by the Cambridge International Examinations United Kingdom. He also serves as the visiting faculty at the prestigious National Defense University.
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Career
After completing his school in 2001, Chaudhry Shahzeb started working at PricewaterhouseCoopers in London as a financial management consultant. Working with PricewaterhouseCoopers, he provided consultancy to various clients including: Virgin Holidays, Royal Dutch Shell, Department for Work and Pensions, Ministry of Defence, Lloyd's Register and The Equitable Life Assurance Society.
In 2002, he joined IBM Global Services as a business consultant. He worked on various projects in capacity as a public sector consultant including, BBC and Home Office United Kingdom.
After a few years as a consultant in the United Kingdom, he returned to Pakistan to follow in the footsteps of his mother, and joined the private education sector. He became director of Roots School System, Pakistan in 2004, and since then, has been associated with it.[5] [[File:surf excel
at World Economic Forum.jpg|thumb|Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq while attending Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2013 at World Economic Forum in Dalian, People’s Republic of China.]]
Roots Millennium Schools, Pakistan
Under his management, the Roots schools now offer continuous education from Montessori up to undergraduate level with nearly 2000 employees in more than 20 major cities across Pakistan. His purpose-built schools pioneered classroom teaching innovations from introduction of Chinese language across school curriculum to gaining prestigious Microsoft mentor school status 2014 from Microsoft USA. Other ideas and flagship initiatives include inclusion of German language Pasch Program with the Goethe Institute, Authoring of Intel Skills for Success Information Communication Technology Curriculum, WWF Green school program, Global citizenship in action program with the British Council, Professional development with Cambridge International Examinations and Robotics Program with World Robotics Organization. He established teacher training and development institute 'Roots National Institute of Teacher Training & Education',[6] where more than 10,000 teachers from both the public and private sectors have been trained on international standards and won placements.[7]
Philanthropy
In 2008, Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq founded 'Change – in Education Foundation',[8] which is a social and developmental sector not for profit organization committed to bridge the gap in education services provision in Pakistan. He is promoting public/private partnership across district, provincial and federal levels in Pakistan.[9] He is also an active environmentalist and contributor to greener community through World Wide Fund for Nature Pakistan.
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Critical recognition
- Recipient of highest civil award 'Tamgha-e-Imtiaz' by President Asif Ali Zardari at the Pakistan Day ceremony in 2013 in recognition of his 'outstanding services in the field of education, promotion of Chinese language across Pakistan, educational change sponsor and globally recognized school and education management practitioner'.[10]
- Recognized and added to the latest edition of ‘The Muslim 500’ 2014-2015 which includes names of The 500 Most Influential Muslims from around the world.[11]
- He has been recently awarded as the ‘Best Educationist of the Year 2014’ by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in recognition of his efforts and initiatives in the field of education, teaching and learning.[12]
- Awarded the 'Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011' by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented by Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousaf Raza Gillani.[13]
- Awarded the 'Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012' by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented by Chief Minister of Punjab, Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif.[14]
- Recognized by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao for his services in support of Chinese language promotion in Pakistan.[15]
- He is a member of Chief Minister of Punjab, Pakistan education task force on youth.[16]
- Member of the Board of Governors of World Wide Fund for Nature Pakistan.[17]
- Chair of China Radio International Confucius Classroom Pakistan. [18]
References
- ↑ "Corporate Profile of Executive Director" Archived 6 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine.. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Private schooling both a rural-urban phenomenon, says Faisal" Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine., The News International, Islamabad, 13 June 2012. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Tamgha-i-Imtiaz conferred on Faisal Mushtaq", The Nation, Islamabad, 26 March 2013. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Only best of the best can survive in competitive world: Riffat Mushtaq", The News International, Islamabad, 9 June 2013. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Directors of Roots School System". Retrieved on 04 November 2014.
- ↑ "Expert presents framework of 21st century teaching and learning" Archived 21 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine., The News International, Islamabad, 20 May 2014. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Moot imparts day-long training on modern teaching methodologies" Archived 13 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine., Daily Times, Islamabad, 20 May 2014. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Profile of Organization and Relevant Committees" Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine., PILDAT, Islamabad, 2010. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Teaching talent – Faisal Mushtaq", China Daily, Kolkata, 30 August 2013. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "‘Tamgha-i-Imtiaz’ awarded to Faisal Mushtaq", The News International, Islamabad, 26 March 2013. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Recognising talent: Roots head among influential Muslims", The Express Tribune, Islamabad, 30 October 2014. Retrieved on 04 November 2014.
- ↑ "Faisal Mushtaq ‘best educationist of the year’", The Nation (Pakistan), Islamabad, 21 September 2014. Retrieved on 27 March 2015.
- ↑ "RCCI award for Roots ED", The News International, Islamabad, 21 October 2011. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "RCCI award for Faisal Mushtaq" Archived 2 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine., The News International, Islamabad, 3 September 2012. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Private schooling both a rural-urban phenomenon, says Faisal", The News International, Islamabad, 13 June 2012. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "PM approved setting up of Education Task Force", Interface Education, Islamabad, 16 December 2009. Retrieved on 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Board Members as of September 2014". Retrieved on 04 November 2014.
- ↑ "H.E. Liu Jian Attends CRI-Roots Friendship Year Celebration", Islamabad, 27 November 2011. Retrieved on 04 November 2014.