Founding Team
DR. ZAIN-UL-ABDIN
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Dr. Zain-ul-Abdin transforms how professionals learn and lead in today's dynamic marketplace. Through his work at PwC Academy Middle East and international consulting across five continents, he designs executive education programs that bridge global best practices with regional market realities. As former Director of LUMS Rausing Executive Development Centre, he pioneered innovative learning technologies and strategic leadership development that shaped hundreds of industry leaders.
Dr. Zain specializes in converting complex business challenges into accessible, impact-driven learning experiences. His approach combines cutting-edge instructional design with practical application, enabling professionals to not just acquire skills but transform their strategic thinking. At BNU Academy, he architects programs that cultivate adaptive leaders who anticipate change, drive innovation, and create new possibilities for professional excellence across Pakistan's evolving economy.
Ada Jaffery
Head of Business Development & Communications
Ada Jaffery drives BNU Academy's operational excellence and strategic growth, leveraging her distinguished background as an IVLP alumna and UCLouvain Executive Masters graduate to expand the Academy's market reach. With expertise spanning client engagement, business development, and project management across government and private sectors, she transforms institutional relationships into sustainable partnerships that fuel Academy growth.
Her proven track record in stakeholder management—from government ministries to international organizations—positions her as the strategic bridge between BNU Academy's transformative programs and Pakistan's evolving professional landscape. Ms. Ada excels in identifying market opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and ensuring seamless project delivery that converts prospects into long-term institutional partners across the Academy's three divisions.
Rabia Zafar
Research & Development
Rabia brings legal expertise and social impact innovation to BNU Academy's mission of adaptive excellence. A graduate from the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law, LUMS she specializes in translating complex knowledge into accessible learning frameworks through her experience in legal aid, accessibility research, and community education programs. Her unique ability to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical transformation makes her a strategic contributor to learning experiences that reshape both careers and communities.
