Our Dedicated Administrative Support Team

Meet Our Dedicated Administrative Support Team: The Backbone of Tax Education Excellence

Our team, in collaboration with Informa Connect and Middlesex University, plays a vital role in delivering seamless and effective tax education programs worldwide.

These professionals ensure that every aspect of our programs runs smoothly, from course planning and enrollment to student support and beyond. The administrative support in tax education provided by our team is the backbone of our success, enabling us to deliver high-quality education with precision and care.

Our administrative staff is committed to creating a supportive and efficient environment for both students and faculty. Their expertise spans various areas, including program management, student services, and coordination between our strategic partners. This ensures that our learners can focus on their studies while we handle the logistics behind the scenes.

We take pride in the collective effort of our administrative support team in tax education, as they are integral to our mission of providing world-class tax education. Explore this page to learn more about the people who make it all possible.

Gilbert Ferreira

Company: Academy of Tax Law
Contact: connect@academyoftaxlaw.com

Gilbert began his career in IT at Microsoft in 1996 and concluded it as Chief Technology Officer for Travel Technologies at the Internet incubator eCompany Ltd.

In 2003, he transitioned into independent consulting, eventually leading to a career in tax education development and administration.

Since 2005, he has been active in tax education development and administration, . He joined TRM Services, one of South Africa’s premier niche tax consulting firms, where he served as COO. His most prominent role at TRM Services was forming the tax education organization, I/I/T/F and being one of the founders of the publication “TaxTalk” in South Africa.

In 2008, he became the COO of I/I/T/F, allowing him to merge his expertise in IT and Tax. I/I/T/F, now the Academy of Tax Law, is a global provider of specialized international tax training online, offering a comprehensive suite of postgraduate qualifications in partnership with InformaConnect Ltd and Middlesex University, London.

His specialities include e-learning platforms, learning platform development, online education administration, publication management, and business operations.

Josh Curtis-Hale

Company: Informa Connect Academy Link
Role: Programme and Enrolment Manager
Contact: Josh.Curtis-Hale@informa.com

Josh is an experienced Senior Programme Manager with a proven history of success in the corporate events and e-learning industries. A creative marketer by training, he also brings extensive expertise in logistics, organization, change management, and customer service. His work primarily focuses on a portfolio concentrated in the financial sector. Josh is a strong advocate for economic empowerment and sustainable business practices.

Firoozeh Ghaffari

Company: Middlesex University, London
Role: University Link Tutor
Contact: f.ghaffari@mdx.ac.uk
Website Profile: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/staff-directory/ms-firoozeh-ghaffari/

Firoozeh Ghaffari graduated from University College London with a BSc and MSc in Economics. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a fellow of the Institute of chartered accountants in England and Wales.  She worked in practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers in London, where she gained experience in auditing a wide range of blue-chip UK industries. She later worked for four years as group financial controller in Canada before returning to UK to join Middlesex University in 1996.

Firoozeh is currently a senior manager in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics at Middlesex University. Firoozeh served as the Head of the Accounting and FinanceDepartment in the Business School.  Shehas also served on a number of committees including the IndependentRemuneration Panel for Barnet Council where she was the Chair of the Committee. She was the Vice-Chair of Heads of Departments of Accounting and Finance in UK. She is currently Chair of members at Hendon School,  where she previously served as the Chair of the Governing Body of this multi-ethnic secondary school with 1500 students. She also Chaired the Finance Committee at Hendon School. Firoozeh also served on the Governing body of Middlesex University.

Firoozeh’s teaching expertise is in the area of Financial Reporting. She has published articles exploring the role of ethics in accounting education.