Senior Management Team
Chief Executive Officer ---------
Dr Syed Ibrahim Bakht
Dr Syed Bakht is the appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kingsley Management Institute. With an impressive academic career spanning over 35 years, he has successfully promoted and managed academic programs and training across various global higher educational institutions and corporations. Dr. Bakht is renowned for his visionary and creative leadership, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and the exchange of ideas. Throughout his extensive experience in the Higher Education sector, he has honed exceptional leadership and management skills in the UK, France, Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Provost ---------
Professor Peter Hastings
As a seasoned lawyer with diverse experience in various legal domains and the education sector, Prof. Hastings brings a unique blend of expertise to any organisation. With a background in Family Law, Property Law, Litigation, Wills and Probates, as well as teaching law and business over years, he is committed to providing a meticulous legal focus and a passion for education. Peter has also gained valuable business experience in property management, property finance, public carriage, and vehicle import industries. In joining Kingsley, he aims to focus his attention to details as a lawyer and his enthusiasm for broad-based education, fostering growth for all involved.
Director of Academic Studies ---------
Professor David M J Graves
David M J Graves is a director of academic studies. Managing Director of DG Anti Fraud Consultants Ltd. Freelance Specialist Lecturer/Appointed Honorary Professor and Head of Management & Leadership Training Programmers for the UK and International Market for the Centre for Business & Economic Research. Specialist Lecturer of Anti Fraud, Corruption Law, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Corporate Governance within the Corporate Business Community and for Associated Academic Programmers. After a varied career in the Public Sector David specializes in Private and Public Corporate Governance issues, National and International Financial Crime, and all fraud-related offences.
Professional Researcher, Lecturer ---------
Gerald Doyle
Gerald Doyle MA is a widely experienced professional researcher, lecturer consultant and former investigator across varied law enforcement agencies. His varied blend of experience combines risk and change management with preventative strategies applicable to research, law enforcement and business. He has substantial experience in all aspects of serious organised crime including fraud and financial crime anti-money laundering & counter terrorism financing.
Gerald has delivered projects in Europe, Africa, Middle East, and South America.
He is currently a Visiting Lecturer at University Of Buckingham delivering on the Financial Crime Masters programme
