Waleed Minhas

Director - New Market Initiatives & Exam Preparation at Kaplan Professional MENA

Speaker

Waleed is the Director of New Market Initiatives & Exam Preparation, where he leads the strategic development and delivery of high impact learning solutions across the region. His portfolio spans technical qualifications, leadership development, and behavioural training positioning Kaplan as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to upskill talent and drive performance.

With over 15 years of regional training experience, Waleed brings a unique blend of commercial insight and learning expertise to his role. He works closely with senior stakeholders across multinational corporations, government bodies, and sovereign wealth funds to design and implement learning strategies that align with business objectives, support national development agendas, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Before joining Kaplan, Waleed held a senior role at a Big Four firm, leading professional qualifications and internal training initiatives. His leadership is grounded in a deep understanding of organisational capability building, learner engagement, and performance management.

Waleed is passionate about helping organisations build future ready workforces through targeted, high value learning interventions whether through customised academies, leadership journeys, or exam focused programs, consistently delivering top tier results.