Genius Group Appoints Global Learning Leader Riaz Shah to Board of Directors
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), an AI-powered education company, has appointed Riaz Shah, OBE to its Board of Directors. Shah, a Professor of Practice at Hult International Business School, brings over 20 years of experience from Ernst & Young (EY), where he served as Global Learning Leader. His expertise includes preparing 400,000+ employees for the future of work and delivering 24 million hours of learning annually.
Shah's diverse portfolio includes advising executives, working with governments on education initiatives, and hosting tech programs. He was awarded an OBE in 2023 for Services to Education. Genius Group CEO Roger James Hamilton praised Shah's world-class track record in leading learning at scale and his valuable experience in building nationwide initiatives and exponential ecosystems.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), un'azienda di educazione alimentata dall'AI, ha nominato Riaz Shah, OBE, nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Shah, Professore di Pratica presso la Hult International Business School, porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza da Ernst & Young (EY), dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di Global Learning Leader. La sua esperienza include la preparazione di oltre 400.000 dipendenti per il futuro del lavoro e la fornitura di 24 milioni di ore di apprendimento ogni anno.
Il portafoglio diversificato di Shah include la consulenza a dirigenti, la collaborazione con governi su iniziative educative e l'organizzazione di programmi tecnologici. È stato insignito di un OBE nel 2023 per i Servizi all'Educazione. Il CEO di Genius Group, Roger James Hamilton, ha elogiato il curriculum di Shah, di livello mondiale, nella gestione dell’apprendimento su larga scala e la sua preziosa esperienza nella costruzione di iniziative nazionali ed ecosistemi esponenziali.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), una empresa de educación impulsada por inteligencia artificial, ha nombrado a Riaz Shah, OBE, en su Junta Directiva. Shah, Profesor de Práctica en la Hult International Business School, aporta más de 20 años de experiencia de Ernst & Young (EY), donde se desempeñó como Líder Global de Aprendizaje. Su experiencia incluye preparar a más de 400.000 empleados para el futuro del trabajo y ofrecer 24 millones de horas de aprendizaje anualmente.
El diverso portafolio de Shah incluye asesorar a ejecutivos, colaborar con gobiernos en iniciativas educativas y organizar programas tecnológicos. Fue galardonado con un OBE en 2023 por sus Servicios a la Educación. El CEO de Genius Group, Roger James Hamilton, elogió el historial de Shah de clase mundial en la gestión del aprendizaje a gran escala y su valiosa experiencia en la creación de iniciativas nacionales y ecosistemas exponenciales.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), 인공지능 기반 교육 회사가 Riaz Shah, OBE를 이사회에 임명했습니다. Shah는 Hult International Business School의 실무 교수로, Ernst & Young (EY)에서 글로벌 학습 리더로 20년 이상의 경험을 쌓았습니다. 그의 전문 분야는 40만 명 이상의 직원을 미래의 직업에 대비시키고 매년 2400만 시간의 학습을 제공하는 것입니다.
Shah의 다양한 포트폴리오에는 경영진 컨설팅, 정부와의 교육 이니셔티브 협력, 기술 프로그램 주최 등이 포함됩니다. 그는 2023년에 교육 서비스로 OBE를 수상했습니다. Genius Group의 CEO인 Roger James Hamilton은 대규모 학습을 이끄는 Shah의 세계적 수준의 실적과 전국적 이니셔티브 및 기하급수적 생태계 구축에 대한 귀중한 경험을 높이 평가했습니다.
Genius Group (NYSE American : GNS), une entreprise d'éducation alimentée par l'IA, a nommé Riaz Shah, OBE, à son conseil d'administration. Shah, professeur de pratique à la Hult International Business School, apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience d'Ernst & Young (EY), où il a été leader mondial de l'apprentissage. Son expertise comprend la préparation de plus de 400 000 employés pour l'avenir du travail et la livraison de 24 millions d'heures d'apprentissage chaque année.
Le portefeuille diversifié de Shah comprend la consultation d'exécutifs, la collaboration avec des gouvernements sur des initiatives éducatives et l'animation de programmes technologiques. Il a reçu un OBE en 2023 pour ses services à l'éducation. Roger James Hamilton, le PDG de Genius Group, a loué le parcours exceptionnel de Shah dans la gestion de l'apprentissage à grande échelle et sa précieuse expérience dans la construction d'initiatives nationales et d'écosystèmes exponentiels.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), ein auf KI-basierendes Bildungsunternehmen, hat Riaz Shah, OBE in seinen Vorstand berufen. Shah, Professor an der Hult International Business School, bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung aus Ernst & Young (EY) mit, wo er als Global Learning Leader tätig war. Zu seinen Fachkenntnissen gehört die Vorbereitung von über 400.000 Mitarbeitern auf die Zukunft der Arbeit und die Bereitstellung von jährlich 24 Millionen Lernstunden.
Shahs vielfältiges Portfolio umfasst die Beratung von Führungskräften, die Zusammenarbeit mit Regierungen an Bildungsinitiativen und die Durchführung von Technologieprogrammen. 2023 wurde ihm für seine Verdienste in der Bildung ein OBE verliehen. Roger James Hamilton, der CEO von Genius Group, lobte Shahs weltklasse Leistung in der Leitung von Lernen in großem Maßstab und seine wertvolle Erfahrung beim Aufbau nationaler Initiativen sowie exponentieller Ökosysteme.
- Appointment of a highly experienced global learning leader to the Board of Directors
- Riaz Shah brings 20+ years of industry experience from Ernst & Young
- Shah's expertise in preparing large-scale workforces for the future of work aligns with Genius Group's AI-powered education focus
- Potential for enhanced government and corporate partnerships due to Shah's extensive network
- None.
Renowned Education Veteran Brings 20+ Years of Industry Experience to the Board
SINGAPORE, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered education group, today announced the appointment of global learning leader Mr. Riaz Shah, OBE to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Shah is Professor of Practice for Innovation & Leadership at Hult International Business School, where he leads sessions with senior executives, focusing on global megatrends, digital disruption and innovation. Previously, he served for over 20 years as a Partner at global professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY) – from 2002 to 2023. His experience included serving clients in Assurance and Technology Consulting as well as various business leadership roles including Assurance Managing Partner in London and COO of EMEIA Markets. Mr. Shah’s experience at EY ultimately culminated in the role of EY’s Global Learning Leader, who helped to prepare EY’s 400,000+ employees for the future of work – which included delivering more than 24 million hours of learning annually and creating several world-first innovations such as the EY Tech MBA.
Mr. Shah is engaged in a wide portfolio of projects, including advising executives and social enterprises, working with governments on education and entrepreneurship initiatives, as well as hosting tech programs for senior executives in Silicon Valley. He is a Founder and Chair of The One Degree Academy, a free school in a disadvantaged area of London. In 2023, Riaz was awarded an OBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for Services to Education by HM King Charles.
Mr. Shah holds a Bsc in Business Studies from the University of Bradford (UK) and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School as well as the Singularity University Executive Program (EP17). He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Roger James Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Genius Group, said: “Riaz has a world class track record of leading learning at scale. His current work consulting with governments and companies in building nationwide initiatives and exponential ecosystems makes him an incredibly valuable and welcome addition to our Board.”
Mr. Shah concluded: “I am excited to join Genius Group as it rolls out its Genius City model, preparing global citizens for the future of work in the age of AI. Having seen first-hand the increasing demand for AI skills and entrepreneur initiatives by governments and communities around the world, I look forward to contributing to Genius Group’s future growth.”
Watch Riaz Shah’s TEDx Talk “Rise Above the Machines”: https://youtu.be/fitAxl0uq_Q
About Genius Group
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) is a leading provider of AI-powered, digital-first education solutions, disrupting the highly standardized system of traditional education with a personalized, flexible and life-long learning curriculum for the modern student. Genius Group services 5.4 million users in over 100 countries, providing personalized curriculums for individuals, enterprises and governments. The comprehensive, AI-powered platform offers programs for K-12 education, accredited university courses and skills-based courses for entrepreneurs. To learn more, please visit https://www.geniusgroup.net/.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will”, “plan,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties, many of which the Company cannot predict with accuracy and some of which the Company might not even anticipate and involve factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and are advised to consider the factors listed above together with the additional factors under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 20-F, as may be supplemented or amended by the Company's Reports of a Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise.
Investor Relations Contact:
MZ Group - MZ North America
(949) 259-4987
GNS@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us
FAQ
Who is the new Board member appointed by Genius Group (GNS) on July 24, 2024?
What is Riaz Shah's background and experience relevant to Genius Group (GNS)?
How might Riaz Shah's appointment impact Genius Group's (GNS) future growth?
What is the Genius City model mentioned in relation to Genius Group (GNS)?
