The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education appoints new Independent Board Members

The UK's expert body for quality assurance in tertiary education successfully appoints three new Independent Members to the Board of Directors.

The QAA is committed to maintaining and enhancing education quality and standards both nationally and internationally. It provides guidance and support to higher education institutions and works collaboratively with governments, regulatory bodies, and educational institutions globally, to ensure that students receive the highest possible stand of education.

Society was thrilled to assist the QAA in the successful appointments of Dani Saghafi, Caroline Carter, and Richard Khaldi as Independent Members to the QAA’s Board of Directors. 

Dani Saghafi, Partner at Frontier Partners, is an Associate Professor of Practice and elected Senate Member at Brunel University London. Dani serves on the ACCA Council and the ICAEW Technical Committee. 

Dani commented "I am thrilled and honoured to join the QAA Board. I look forward to contributing to their vital work in higher education, which is more important than ever in today’s rapidly changing educational landscape.

"Sabina’s approach was not just about filling a position, but about understanding the deeper needs and aspirations of both me and QAA. Sabina's exceptional insight, thoroughness, and commitment to finding the right fit was instrumental in me securing this role. I highly recommend Sabina and Society and would love to work with them again."

Caroline Carter, former Senior Equity Partner at Ashurst, is a Council Member and Chair of REMCO at Cranfield University, Director at The Brilliant Club, and a Member of the Board for AccessED NGO. 

Caroline commented, "After a lengthy legal career in a global law firm, I was delighted to move into the HE sector in both executive and non-executive roles, now culminating in my appointment to the board of the QAA. It is an absolute privilege to take on the QAA role, with HE at the forefront of the future economic, innovative, scientific, artistic, and societal success of the U.K., both domestically and globally. I look forward to being part of the world class team shaping and delivering the strategy."

Richard Khaldi is the Chambers Director at Maitland Chambers. Previously, Richard was the Senior Director at Ofwat and Director of Energy and Utilities at PA Consulting Group. Richard brings 25 years of experience working in law, regulation, and professional services.

Society wishes Dani, Caroline, and Richard all the very best in their new roles at the QAA.