Shahan Shah

Shahan Shah is an Academic Entrepreneur, Director and Chief Operations Officer of the London School of Applied Business and Technology, a UK-based institution committed to delivering internationally recognised, career-focused qualifications through flexible and industry-aligned learning models.

Shahan completed his MSc in International Business with Data Analytics at the University of Ulster, United Kingdom in 2025, building on a distinguished academic journey that began with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting and Information Systems from Jagannath University, Dhaka, and continued with a Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management and Marketing at the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi — where he was awarded a prestigious ICCR Scholarship by the Government of India. During his time at Delhi, he was recognised as Mr. Fresher of the Year at Jubilee Hall for all-round excellence, served as President of the ICCR Winter Camp 2012, and held leadership roles across multiple academic bodies — including as Founder Member of the Enabling Unit for Differently Abled Students and the Foreign Students Committee at the Department of Commerce, DSE.

Shahan's expertise lies at the intersection of international business, data analytics, and AI-driven consumer behaviour. As an Independent Researcher in Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence, he actively investigates how emerging technologies are reshaping customer engagement and global business strategy. He has co-authored peer-reviewed research published in leading international journals, with work examining AI-enabled sustainability in emerging market industries and digital transformation in the UK hospitality sector.

As the Founder of FAIS — French American International School, Shahan established an international English language and academic preparation institution serving learners across diverse global backgrounds. He also founded IELTS Vaccine, a dedicated online learning platform empowering students worldwide to achieve their target IELTS band scores through structured, expert-led preparation.

Through Kyngouni International Education Ltd, he has built a cross-border education and consultancy platform supporting students and professionals in accessing international academic opportunities, achieving clear progression pathways, and building future-ready careers.

Prior to his entrepreneurial journey in education, Shahan gained substantial corporate experience in human resources, people development, and organisational compliance within a large diversified manufacturing conglomerate in Bangladesh, progressing from Assistant to Deputy Manager over six years. This period shaped his deep understanding of people-centred leadership and institutional management at scale.

He also served as a Care Line Officer at Orascom Telecom, where he earned first position on the Certified Call Centre Professional Training Programme, and began his career at BRAC Bank Ltd., gaining foundational experience in HR administration and compliance within one of Bangladesh's most respected financial institutions.

Shahan brings a rich background in public communication and community engagement. He has hands-on experience in frontline customer service within the UK hospitality industry, developing strong interpersonal, team coordination, and service excellence skills in a fast-paced public-facing environment. His communication roots extend further into journalism, where he served as a District Correspondent for The Business Standard, contributing reporting and analysis to one of the region's leading publications.

He is also the Founder of The B&Green Center — an organisation dedicated to developing English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills among rural students in Bangladesh. A remarkable linguist, Shahan is proficient in eight languages: English, Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, French, German, and Russian.

In his role as Director and COO, Shahan leads the operational strategy and day-to-day development of the institution, with a focus on creating a modern, globally connected learning environment that bridges academic theory with real-world application. His long-term vision is to build a globally respected, innovation-driven education ecosystem that expands access to quality education while maintaining the highest academic and professional standards.