Rector, Westminster International University in Tashkent (Uzbekistan)
In his previous role, he served as first deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation in the government of Uzbekistan. The role included providing strategic leadership of the higher education sector in all aspects of its operation, and formulating national policy on higher and vocational education and ensuring that it is implemented in letter and spirit. Dr Karimov’s previous posts include rector and CEO of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Tashkent, Uzbekistan). During 2015-2020, he served as Rector of WIUT.
