Ali Raza holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and MSc in Environmental Sciences. He has diverse experience of working in the corporate, development and the public sectors for over 25 years on varied projects ranging from technical civil engineering to management of multi-dimensional social and natural resources, especially in the field of education.

His main expertise has been in the education sector, working with the public as well as the private sectors, NGOs and multilateral donor agencies.  He served the Government of Pakistan, as the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Education Reform Programme, for over two years.  Ali has been associated with the Beaconhouse Group for over 16 years, as Regional Director (Pakistan and Malaysia) and Project Director for The Educators.

He is currently working as the Group Director, Beaconhouse where he oversees the overall operations of The Educators and Concordia Colleges. He was also involved in the planning and launch of yet another sister concern of Beaconhouse, United Charter Schools which started its operation in September, 2020.