MBA, MS Engg, B Engg, FIMM, FICM, PE
Shah M. Saad Husain is a seasoned academic and corporate leader with over four decades of
international experience, uniquely positioned to guide students and professionals pursuing higher
education—particularly in the United States. His career combines deep academic engagement with
senior executive leadership across multiple global industries, enabling him to offer practical,
strategic, and personalized educational consulting.
Higher Education Advisory & Academic Experience
He has been teaching at MBA, Post Graduate Diploma and undergraduate programs since 1985.
His teaching portfolio spans key disciplines including Human Resource Management, Strategic
Management, Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Behavior, Business
Communication, Corporate Ethics, Marketing, Industrial (B2B) Marketing, Occupational Health &
Safety, Job Search & Career Planning. He has taught at various educational institutions in Pakistan
and North America and has delivered lectures in the Middle East and other countries.
Beyond classroom instruction, he has designed and delivered post graduate and executive
education programs, mentored and trained junior faculty, supervised extensive capstone and applied
research projects, developed case studies aligned with real-world industry challenges, and led large-
scale corporate training initiatives.
As a Project Advisor, he has supervised over 50 student projects per term, helping students bridge
academic theory with real-world application. His mentorship has consistently resulted in high student
satisfaction, strong academic outcomes, and oversubscribed courses.
Specialization in Student Counseling & U.S. Admissions Guidance
A core strength of Mr. Husain’s profile is his expertise in advising international students. After doing a
bachelor’s in engineering from Pakistan, his own post graduate education in 1976 also included the
US. Thereafter, over the past 30 years, he has gained extensive experience in counseling students
on higher education pathways in the U.S., aligning academic choices with career goals and market
realities, guiding applicants through program selection and admissions strategy, communication and
positioning, and interview preparation. He also gives advice to professionals on career transitions
through higher education.
His approach is highly personalized, integrating each student’s academic background, professional
experience, interests, cultural background, and long-term aspirations into a coherent education and
career plan.
Corporate Leadership Experience
Mr. Husain’s advisory strength is reinforced by an accomplished corporate career spanning over 40
years. He has held senior leadership roles including Country General Manager, Chief Human
Resource Officer, Director and Managing Director.
He has worked with multinational organizations and joint ventures involving partners from the UK,
Australia, Japan, UAE, Germany, China, and Pakistan. His industry exposure includes Engineering,
Petroleum, Renewable Energy, Minerals, Automotive and Manufacturing.
He has led multi-million-dollar projects and managed diverse functions such as HR, Marketing,
Corporate Planning, Operations, Health & Safety, Procurement, and Customer Relations.
Global Perspective
Having worked and traveled across 37 countries, Mr. Husain brings a deep understanding of
multicultural environments and global education systems. This international exposure enhances his
ability to guide students transitioning into academic and professional life in the United States.
Current Engagement
Now based in North America, with regular presence in both Canada and the United States, Mr.
Husain continues to advise international students and professionals, provide higher education and
career consulting, teach and contribute to academic programs, offer leadership coaching and
organizational consulting.
Mr. Husain offers a rare combination of academic depth, corporate leadership insight, global
exposure and personalized student mentoring. He can guide students not just toward
university admissions in the competitive US university environment, but also toward long-
term academic success, executive education and meaningful careers.