{"id":122,"date":"2026-02-25T12:44:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gosafir.com\/en\/?page_id=122"},"modified":"2026-04-26T10:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T10:35:20","slug":"meet-our-leadership-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gosafir.com\/en\/meet-our-leadership-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Leadership Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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At the heart of our institution\u2019s success is a dedicated leadership team that combines a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion for education. Each member of our leadership team plays a pivotal role in driving our mission forward, ensuring that our students receive the highest standards of learning and support. Our team works collaboratively to create a dynamic environment where both our students and teachers can thrive. Meet the individuals who lead with vision, inspire growth, and foster a culture of continuous improvement at Safir Language Academy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Saeed Sayyad Chamani, PhD<\/strong><\/h5>

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With a PhD in English Language Education from Payame Noor University and an Honorary PhD in Recognition of Life-long and Dedication to Hard Work, 2016 European Foundation for Management Development, The European Union., Saeed has an impressive academic and professional background. As a lecturer at prestigious universities, a speaker at specialised conferences, and an author, he has made significant contributions to the field. With global certifications in language education and leadership, Saeed has been the CEO of Safir Language Academy since 1999, guiding its growth and success over the decades.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Hossein Madadi<\/strong><\/h5>

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With a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Physics and 35 years of distinguished experience within the Ministry of Education, Hossein has held key roles as a teacher, deputy head, and school principal in District 3, Tehran. Additionally, he has served as a Supervisor of School Affairs for international schools. Starting in 2013, Hossein expertly managed the Logistics Department, contributing significantly to operational efficiency, before taking on his current role in 2023, demonstrating a strategic approach to resource management and institutional growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Pouran Reihani Fam<\/strong><\/h5>

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Holds a Bachelor’s degree in English. With 30 years of teaching in both public and private schools, Pouran joined Safir Language Academy in 2005. She serves as the legal representative of the academy at the Ministry of Education in Tehran, playing a key role in managing governmental relations and legal affairs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Iraj Khaleghi<\/strong><\/h5>

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Holds a Master’s degree in accounting, with over 35 years of work experience in tax consultancy. Iraj joined the team at Safir Language Academy in 2004, where he has played a key role in managing and overseeing financial operations. His extensive experience and expertise in accounting have contributed to the financial stability and growth of the organisation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Vahid Maghfourian<\/strong><\/h5>

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With a Bachelor’s degree in English Translation and a Master’s in Strategic Management, Vahid brings extensive experience to his role at Safir Language Academy. Having previously managed his own business, he is now responsible for expanding Safir\u2019s branches nationwide. Vahid\u2019s strategic oversight ensures the successful management and development of our operations across the country.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Gelareh Nasiri<\/strong><\/h5>

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With a distinguished Bachelor’s degree in German Translation from the University of Tehran and a Master’s in TEFL from Azad University, Gelareh is also a proud holder of CELTA in teaching and PCC in Coaching. As a creative trainer and professional coach, she has excelled in the fields of education, HR, and executive management since 2008. Her unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive environment, combined with her sharp decision-making skills, has been instrumental in driving the academy\u2019s success.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Shabnam Mahmoudian<\/strong><\/h5>

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Joining us at Safir Language Academy in 2005, Shabnam specialises in the management of online education programs. With a Master’s degree in TEFL from Islamic Azad University, and expertise in creating accessible and effective online courses, she has significantly shaped the digital learning landscape at Safir Language Academy, making a profound impact on both students and the institute’s approach to education. Shabnam also holds an international certificate in IMS (Integrated Management System) and PMBOK (Project Management) from ICAD Academy, which enhances her ability to manage complex projects efficiently while ensuring high standards of quality and performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Holds a Ph.D. in ELT from Kharazmi University, and has over 20 years of teaching experience. Rose joined the team at Safir Language Academy in 2007. She also has 12 years of experience lecturing at state and private universities. In 2017, Rose transitioned into digital marketing field, and became the director at Safirmall online store, where she oversees its operations and growth in the e-commerce space. Additionally, she provides consulting services to various companies in the field of e-commerce.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Roya Ravar<\/strong><\/h5>

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With over two decades of experience at Safir since 2004, Roya has expanded her expertise through a year of teaching English at Safir Language Academy. Complementing her educational background, she has pursued advanced IT management courses at the Kahkeshan Noor Institute and specialised training in networking, security, and programming at Kandoo Institute, equipping her with a robust foundation in the IT domain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mohammad Faeghi<\/strong><\/h5>

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With an Associate Degree in accounting Mohammad joined Safir Language Academy in 2006 to play a crucial role in the organisation. He has served as CEO and board member of Safir Gofteman Cultural and Sports Club while overseeing key areas such as warehouse operations, property, finance, maintenance, and transport services, ensuring the smooth functioning of these critical support systems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Milad Maleklou<\/strong><\/h5>

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Having taken the human resource management courses at IMI, Milad has been a key figure at Safir Language Academy since 2009. In 2017, he was appointed as the HR Manager, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping our HR strategies and policies. Additionally, he is a member of the Labour Dispute Resolution Council at the Shamirat Labour Department, contributing to resolving labour-related matters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Holds a Master\u2019s degree in TEFL from Tarbiat Modares University and a CELTA and a Delta Module 2 certification focusing on developing advanced teaching skills and deepening knowledge of English language teaching methodologies from Cambridge University. Mohsen joined us at Safir Language Academy in 2003, after a 5-year experience in other prestigious institutes. He has built a strong foundation in education. Currently, he oversees key educational evaluations and research initiatives to enhance academic standards and support the institution’s growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Alireza Vafaeyan, PhD<\/strong><\/h5>

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Holds a Ph.D. in Business. With extensive expertise in business, Alireza serves as an export consultant and manages sales and marketing. He is currently the head of the Accounting Department at the University of Iranian Informatics Development, in addition to Safir Language Academy to contribute to both business strategy and education.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Shahram Kianoosh<\/strong><\/h5>

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Holding a master\u2019s degree in English language education and a CELTA qualification, Shahram has made significant contributions in various academic fields, lecturing English for Specific Purposes (ESP) across various professional fields including medical English at University of Tehran. With such invaluable experience, he established the Kish Island branch of the Institute of Science and Technology. Shahram\u2019s expertise continues to impact English education in remarkable ways.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mahya Mahabadi<\/strong><\/h5>

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With a solid foundation in teaching since 2003, Mahya became a valued Teacher at Safir Language Academy in 2008, then became an educational supervisor, and later the Branch Manager. She ascended to the prestigious role of Director of Education by 2015. She currently excels at her role as a teacher trainer and a trainer for HR courses. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Translation and CELTA certification, she has shown unwavering dedication to educational excellence and leadership.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Maryam Bayani<\/strong><\/h5>

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Maryam holds a Master\u2019s degree in International Relations and brings a wealth of experience from her 10 years in the Cultural Affairs Department of the Ministry of Cultural Guidance. She has also spent many years as a radio host and book reviewer. At Safir Pub., Maryam oversees the production of works in feminist fiction and literature. Since joining Safir in 2022, she has been actively engaged as Publishing Director, contributing her expertise to the development and production of high-quality publications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Hossein Ghasemi<\/strong><\/h5>

Manager \u2013 Operational Support and Oversight Department<\/p>

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Hossein holds a Bachelor\u2019s degree in English Language Translation and has completed a comprehensive Human Resources Management course at the Industrial Management Institute (IMI). Since joining Safir Language Academy in 2009, he has progressed through numerous roles, from Administrative Clerk to Regional Manager, and ultimately to his current position as Manager of the Operational Support and Oversight Department. Hossein\u2019s extensive experience in administration, operations, and team management has greatly contributed to the academy\u2019s efficiency and excellence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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