Degree in Management, Open University, UK; PhD and PGCE, King's College, University of London. Formerly: Officer, British Air Force; Physics Researcher; Science Teacher; SEN Specialist. Since 2006, current position. Formerly, President, Islamic Forum Europe. Chairman, East London Mosque Trust. Member of the Board, London Organizing Committee, Olympic Games. Fellow, Royal Society of Arts. Author of several books on parenting and issues of youth and identity. Recipient of award, Member of the Order of the British Empire.