Passionate about curriculum development and innovation, assurance of learning, programme development and sustainability, Audil Rashid Khaki served as the department chair and the accreditation coordinator at the American University of the Middle East prior to his current role. He earned his PhD in finance from the University of Kashmir, examining the dynamics of financial inclusion and poverty alleviation. A strong advocate of sustainable development, human rights and socially responsible finance and business practices, Khaki is actively engaged in the leadership role of higher education institutions in sustainability.