Rashid Mahmood
My expertise lies in helping companies scale their operations, establish profitable new verticals, and drive exponential growth in their existing businesses.
- Role
- Regional Head - Gedu at GEDU Global Education
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rashid Mahmood
Currently, at ApplyBoard, I lead efforts in onboarding new B2B partners, helping them improve and increase their market share, and facilitating students\' dreams of studying abroad. I also spearheaded the establishment of a Strategic Division within ApplyBoard. My professional journey includes an Executive MBA from IIM Lucknow, and I\'m comfortable navigating diverse environments, having worked in countries across South Asia and MEA with multicultural, multinational, and multilingual teams.With 16+ years of experience in EdTech and global education, I specialize in building strategic partnerships, scaling businesses, and expanding market reach. My journey began at Next Education in 2009, where I played a pivotal role in establishing their North India presence across multiple K-12 product categories, working with schools & Colleges, including marquee institutions like DPS, Narayana, and GD Goenka to name a few. Armed with an MBA in International Business from Central University and an Executive MBA from IIM Lucknow, I’ve since worked with startups and scale-ups, launching and growing divisions from the ground up.Key Highlights: Global Expansion & Partnerships: Currently at ApplyBoard, I help students study abroad by onboarding and enabling B2B partners to increase their market size and impact. Established the Strategic Division, driving growth in South Asia and MEA. Startup & Scale-Up Expertise: Since 2018, I’ve worked with multiple startups, building teams, processes, and revenue streams—delivering quick, measurable results. Cross-Cultural Leadership: Comfortable working with multinational, multilingual teams across South Asia, MEA, and beyond. First-Principles Thinker: Passionate about AI, business strategy, and the 80/20 rule. An avid reader of business management and finance.Beyond my corporate roles, I’m an aspiring consultant, having supported 4+ small business ventures. Whether you’re looking to scale your EdTech business, explore partnerships, or discuss global education trends, I’d love to connect. Reach me at: r••••••••@gmail.com DM : Strategic advisory, Collaboration, and Select opportunities.
Experience
Regional Head - Gedu
Jul 2025 — Present · New Delhi, IN
Education
Faculty of Management Studies and Research, Aligarh Muslim University
Master of Business Administration, 2006
2006 — 2008
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Executive Management Program in Sales & Marketing, Sales and Marketing
2015 — 2016
St. John's High School Jamshedpur
10th , Social Sciences
1997 — 1997
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