Anjoman Aug 2026 Event, Leadership in a Changing World - An Interactive Online Discussion (27 August 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Anjoman Aug 2026 Event, Leadership in a Changing World - An Interactive Online Discussion

Join us for an inspiring evening as we explore what effective leadership looks like in today's rapidly changing world. Together, we'll discuss how leaders can navigate global challenges, embrace diversity, lead multicultural teams, and prepare for the future. Three of our long term members will be providing expert analysis and guidance. The presenters are:

Professor Masoud Golshani-Shirazi

Masoud has over 40 years of experience in leadership, having lived in 8 countries and worked in 26 cultures, spanning energy, telecom,

banking , FMCG, retail and manufacturing sectors. He has been a senior executive with big brands such as Coca-Cola, Vodafone, BT/EE and Ericsson. He set up and managed his own retail chain, as well as working in 4 large global family-business. His claim to fame are leading many successful large transformation, M&A and start-up programmes.

He is currently the Professor of Global Leadership and advisory board member at Leeds Business School, Group HRD and head of transformation at Island Energy Group, MD of On Target Consultancy, and advisory board member at Al Yasra. In recent years he has been an Interim Director of Talent at BT Consumer, HRD at Velos, and chairman/shareholder of Airocide UK. His qualifications include, an MBA, Fellow of CIPD, PG Diploma in HR, BPS Level B, NLP Master Practitioner, plus various executive programmes at IMD, LBS, Cranfield and others. Masoud is a global transformation leader combining senior corporate roles with academic and consultancy credentials, but his main focus has always been on leadership development.

Mohit Mamudi

After a short stint at the Iranian Oil Exploration and Production Company seconded to Arthur D Little Management Consultancy and a career with Procter and Gamble working in Switzerland, UK and Iran as brand manager and marketing director, Mohit Mamudi became the founder and Executive Chairman of Amacom group of marketing services companies. With local operations across the Middle East, Central Europe, Russia and Ukraine the group offered strategic marketing consultancy and advertising services to many major multinationals, including more than a dozen Fortune 500 corporations.

Following retirement from Amacom, Mohit established the nonprofit Centre for Development Management Studies (CEDEMAS), promoting culture-sensitive management training in developing countries, based on decades of experience in diverse markets from Asia to Latin America. He has lectured extensively on management and leadership topics in academic institutions and conferences in the UK, India, Iran Nepal, Russia and China. Among his publications are “Globalisation and Socially Responsible Capitalism” and “Back to Basics – Marketing in CIS (Ex-Soviet Union)”. Mohit is currently a trustee of Caspian Cultural Centre.

Mahmoud Haidari

Mahmoud is a Diagnostic Strategic Business Development Consultant for a select number of family-owned SME’s, Mahmoud is a retired International Business Executive. During his close to 30 years professional career Mahmoud has been engaged in varied roles in national and international business and professional arena. Mahmoud’s international business career with SCJ, includes Marketing Support Manager for Africa / Near east region ( covering 4 manufacturing and 5 Trading operations), Area Director Africa Near east including Turkey, Director of Business Development Asia Pacific Region, CEO/Managing Director SCJ Indian sub-continent, Assistant Vice President & Global Business Development Director South East Asia including Pakistan where he established SC. Johson & Son of Pakistan limited and worked as its Chairman and CEO living in Karachi- Pakistan during the three years before retirement.

With an MBA from Thames valley University UK, and post graduate degree in Education form Plymouth University including a period of Lecturing / teaching Strategic Management in various colleges under the Cornwall College umbrella.

Mahmoud is a founder member of Anjoman (British Iranian Business and Professional Society), an active member of Chartered Institute of Management CMI, and member of Society for Education & Training (SET). As a charitable contribution, Mahmoud runs virtual teaching / learning classes on “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” in Farsi and English, and a series of lectures on “Understanding Political Theories” for interested groups and institutions.

Date: 27 Aug 2026

Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Venue: Online (Link to follow)

Registration fee: £10 per member. This is an exclusive free seminar for Anjoman members. The £10 registration fee will be credited, after attendance, back to your account to be used against a future Anjoman event. Register Here

Programme:

Welcome & Introduction: Prof. Masoud Golshani

Leadership Through History: A brief look at how leadership has evolved over time. 10 minutes.

Leadership vs Management: Understanding the key differences between leadership and management. 10 minutes

Leading in a Rapidly Changing World:
How today's challenges are reshaping the qualities needed in tomorrow's leaders. 10 minutes

Leading Across Cultures: 10 minutes.

Mr Mohit Mamoudi
Exploring multicultural leadership, remote teams, and how diversity and inclusion can become a strategic advantage.

Responsible Leadership, Ethics & Authenticity : 15 minutes.

Mr Mahmoud Haidari
Why integrity, ethics and authenticity are essential qualities of leaders people genuinely choose to follow.

Preparing Tomorrow's Global Leaders: Practical insights into developing yourself for the leadership challenges of the future. 10 minutes.

Open Q&A Session: An opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with our speakers. 20 minutes.

Whether you're an experienced leader, an aspiring manager, a student, or simply interested in personal development, this session will provide valuable insights and practical perspectives.

We look forward to welcoming you online!

Anjoman Team

Anjoman event in collaboration with the Caspian Cultural Centre (19 September 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Dear Anjoman Members and Friends,

The 19th September 2026 meeting of the British Iranian Business and Professionals Society is dedicated to honouring the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Caspian Cultural Centre (previously known as the Library for Iranian Studies) and its founders and learning about the centre’s exciting plans for the future.

The Caspian Cultural Centre (CCC) in London is home to the common culture and heritage of about a quarter of a billion people of West Asia and the Middle East.

With so many world heritage sites; a borderless wealth of literature, science and art – what is known as the Persianate culture – and the intriguing history of melting and re-emerging geopolitical boundaries, the region boasts being the cradle of civilisation.

The present home of CCC

Tireless efforts of the founders and financial support from the Iranian community over the years have enabled CCC to grow both in terms of content and the scope of operation.

The fascinating history of CCC, from a humble one-room library with about 2,500 books to a collection of over 50,000 books, manuscripts and periodicals, is the story of a handful of dedicated individuals in love with Iran and its culture and literature.

Architectural rendering of the new CCC building in West London.

Date: Saturday 19 September 2026

Time:

Reception at: 18:30

Dinner served at: 19:30

Presentation at: 21.00 (History of CCC + Q&A)

Networking 22:00

Carriages at: 23:00

Venue:

The Charles and James Suite, Rembrandt Hotel, 11 Thurloe Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 2RS. Map link

Tickets: Please read the notes at the bottom of this email before booking.

Members: £75 (subsidised for members)
Non-members & guests: £95
Table of 10: £850 (concession)
Under 25s: £70

Registration: Register Here (with capacity limited to 80, please book early to avoid disappointment. Last registration on 06 September 2026).

Tickets include:

Reception drink (Glass of prosecco, fruit juice and water)
3-Course meal
Red & white wine with the meal
Tea & coffee

You can select your food choices at the time of registration from the linked menu here: Set Menu 2.pdf

Dress Code: Lounge Suit & Cocktail Dress

Seating arrangements: Tables of 10 with name cards. If you wish to seat with friends, please contact us by email (link above).

If any issues with registration, please email membership@anjoman.co.uk

Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
Photographs will be taken on the night and will be shared on our social media platforms.
Please refer to the details of the 3-course meal menu above, and email membership@anjoman.co.uk if you have any allergies.
Vegetarian option main course: Wild mushroom and asparagus risotto with cherry tomato compote, served with rocket and parmesan salad (V, VE upon request)

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