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Dilshad Hothi

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Chief Executive Officer at The Knowledge Academy
📍 United Arab Emirates

Dilshad Hothi is the Founder and CEO of The Knowledge Academy, an EdTech company he established in 2009 and grew into a global leader with over $100M in revenue. He has a Masters degree from the University of Lincoln and previously served as Director of Public Sector Sales at QA Ltd.

Originally from India, Dilshad moved to the UK at 21 and embodies a strong entrepreneurial spirit, having started his company with no capital. He co-founded the business with his wife, and they mentor emerging entrepreneurs in their spare time, demonstrating a passion for fostering new talent.

Dilshads motto is "GO BIG or GO HOME," reflecting his ambitious approach to building one of the worlds largest training companies.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Arab Emirates
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Global EdTech
He founded and leads a global training company that operates in 150+ countries, recently hosting a Global Learning Partner Summit in Dubai to foster international collaboration.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
He started The Knowledge Academy with no external funding, bootstrapping it into a global enterprise. He and his wife actively mentor and coach emerging entrepreneurs.
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Career

Work history

9-2009
Chief Executive Officer
The Knowledge Academy
6-2002 - 9-2009
Director of Public Sector Sales
QA Ltd
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Education
1999 - 2001
Master's degree
University of Lincoln (UK)
1986 - 1994
Economics
The Lawrence School - Sanawar
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