Prof. Dr. Syed Faizul Hassan Shah
Executive Director, Yunus Center (AIT), Thailand
Professor Shah is the Executive Director at Yunus Center AIT, Asian Institute of Technology, and the President of Yunus Thailand, where he has a rich background in business, social services, and higher education to lead impactful initiatives. At Yunus Center AIT, he leads initiatives promoting Social Business, ESG/CSR, and sustainable development through partnerships with academia, business, and community organizations.
He also oversees the Yunus Masters' programs in Social Business & Entrepreneurship and ESG. As the founding president of Yunus Thailand, Shah is committed to building a robust Social Business ecosystem in Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region, aligning with the 3-Zero goals of zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emissions. His previous roles include serving as Steering Committee Chair for the Yunus Masters program, Director of Yunus Center AIT, and visiting professor at Thammasat University.
Shah's experience extends to significant positions such as National Team Leader for GTZ-GOPA's Basic Education Program and Director for CPBEP-Canada-Pakistan Basic Education Program. He holds an MS in Health Services Administration from the University of Louisville and an MBBS from the University of the Punjab.