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About Us

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Founder and Chief Executive Officer

“We are excited to welcome learners from around the world to UniAthena, an ed-tech venture of Westford Education Group. UniAthena is established with the objective of providing affordable quality education, access to a large global population. We have been delivering higher education around the world for more than a decade through our different colleges: Westford University College, Eaton Business School, and Exeed College. We have used the experience and knowledge gained from our past operations to develop an effective learning platform that provides a lot of flexibility to our learners. We are confident that this platform is going to help millions around the world to pursue their dream and we will be there with you in all your steps forward.”

Firoz Thairinil

Founder and CEO - Westford Education Group

Bio

Mr. Firoz Thairinil is the Founder and CEO of Westford Education Group (WEG), where he has led its transformation from a small training academy into a renowned international education provider serving students from over 130 countries. With a background in the BFSI sector, he brings a strategic and visionary approach, emphasizing accessibility, affordability, and excellence.

His 15-year career in banking saw him rise from a clerical officer to senior leadership, working with institutions like SCB, ENBD, and NBQ. This experience shaped his mission to empower professionals and uplift communities through education.

Thairinil is an alumnus of the prestigious University of Oxford, holding a PG Diploma in AI for Business Applications. He also earned an MBA in Marketing from the University of Wales, UK, and is currently pursuing an MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship from the London School of Economics (LSE). A Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), he remains dedicated to educational excellence.

His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including Change Maker of Modern India (Outlook, 2022), Influential Entrepreneur (Business Talk, 2022), Entrepreneur of the Year (CEO Review, 2021), and the Education Leadership Award (UAE, 2017). His leadership continues to shape the future of education worldwide.