GradGurus
Our Story
We aim to help students from all backgrounds excel and make the transition from education to professional careers including graduate schemes, apprenticeships or even transitioning into a new career. We will guide you through the process making sure you have all the tools you need to get the role you desire.
Leveraging our expertise and extensive network of professionals, we are confident in making a positive contribution to your career path. Our committed team possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to assist you with CVs and cover letters, as well as online and in-person assessments and interviews.
Let's change THE naRrative
Understanding the application process for the role you're interested in is crucial; thorough preparation can be the key to a successful application.
How do we offer assistance with your application?
Our support includes a blend of in-person and online events, personalised tutoring, and a variety of video content and blogs featuring insights from our extensive network.
MEET THE TEAM
Our team consists of seasoned professionals who have advanced through diverse roles in the corporate sector. We are dedicated to assisting the upcoming generation of talent in entering their chosen fields and achieving professional success.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
ALI AHMed
Founder
Ali's career spans roles at EY and J.P. Morgan, and he currently works at the global investment firm Wahed. A University of Manchester alumnus, he earned his bachelor's degree in Management in 2016. Ali founded GradGurus to help students of diverse backgrounds succeed.
Toqeer Hussain
Head of Marketing
Toqeer boasts a robust track record in driving change transformation for clients including WorldPay, AstraZeneca, and Metro Bank in his role as a Project Manager. A graduate of the University of Manchester, he earned his Masters in IME in 2018.
Ibrar Ahmed
Head of Events
Ibrar, a Chartered Accountant, has honed his expertise at PwC, EY, and Mazars, specialising in both external and internal audits. An alumnus of the University of Manchester, he holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting. Presently, he is an Assistant Manager at EY, leading a team and has notably concluded due diligence for a major initial public offering recently.
Ahmad Astewani
Chief Financial Officer
Ahmad, a University of Manchester alumnus, earned his accounting and finance degree in 2016. His KPMG internship during university led to a graduate role he began post-graduation. In 2019, after becoming a chartered accountant, he advanced his career at Cowgills, joining the Corporate Finance division's lead advisory team.
Mohammed Haffar
Strategy Consultant
Mohammed, a strategist with experience in Investment Banking and Management Consulting, is based in Lebanon. He consults on strategy for a Middle-Eastern FinTech firm, with a keen interest in social inclusion. Additionally, he is involved in perfumery, focusing on collaboration with Syrian communities that grow roses.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Leila Haffar
Head of Content
Leila is an Experienced Consulting Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the Health and Public Services industry. Leila is skilled in Talent & organisation, specialising in training and guidance for both non-profit and governmental organisations.
Saira Ahmed
Head of Programmes
Saira, a chartered accountant specializing in Tax Advisory at MHA Moore and Smalley, is also deeply committed to mentoring and promoting women's engagement. As the head of programmes at GradGurus, she dedicates herself to steering students towards success by collaborating with educational institutions and businesses seeking to recruit talent.
Musa Bostan
Head of GradGurus Academy
Musa, a school leaver who joined BDO, now works as a corporate tax advisor. He has experience in audit and tax and is completing the esteemed ACA qualification. At GradGurus, he manages events promoting school leaver programmes, helping communities understand these programmes and advising on assessment centres. He collaborates with northern university societies to plan career events, using GradGurus' network for interactive industry sessions.
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We have a lot of exciting events in the pipeline such as psychometric test preparation, career insights, mock assessment centres and more.
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