Negat Ali (Was Lodhi) MBA
About Negat Ali (Was Lodhi) MBA
Negat Ali is a Partnerships Director in the Government sector, currently working at FutureLearn in London. He has extensive experience in public sector development and has held various roles at The Open University and the Skills Funding Agency over the past two decades.
Current Role at FutureLearn
Negat Ali serves as the Partnerships Director - Government at FutureLearn, a position held since 2023. In this role, Ali focuses on developing and managing partnerships with government entities to enhance educational opportunities. The position is based in London, England, and operates in a hybrid work environment.
Previous Experience at The Open University
Prior to joining FutureLearn, Negat Ali worked at The Open University as the Head of Sector Development for the Public Sector for a brief period in 2023. Ali also held the role of Apprenticeship Development Manager at The Open University from 2016 to 2023, contributing to the development of apprenticeship programs.
Career at Skills Funding Agency
Negat Ali has extensive experience at the Skills Funding Agency, where roles included Business Development Manager from 2012 to 2014, National Careers Service Senior Manager for three months in 2016, and Employer and Delivery Services Manager from 2014 to 2016. Ali was also involved with the National Apprenticeship Service as a National Apprenticeship Service representative from 2000 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Negat Ali earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Open University Business School, completing the program from 2019 to 2022. The MBA program provided Ali with advanced knowledge and skills in management, which are applied in various professional roles.