Sir Mufti Hamid Patel is a highly influential British educationist and civic leader who serves as the Chief Executive of Star Academies, a prominent multi-academy trust managing 36 schools that achieve exceptional results in highly deprived communities. Spurred by a passion for social mobility, he has guided the trust from its inception through an inspiring curriculum and rigorous pastoral care. An honorary Professor of Education at the University of Birmingham, Patel plays a pivotal role in national policy, serving as Vice Chair of the National Institute of Teaching and chairing the Confederation of School Trusts. In March 2025, he was historically appointed as the interim Chair of the Ofsted Board, becoming the first British Muslim to guide the educational standards watchdog. Knighted in 2021 for his services to education, he was also appointed to the Department for Education’s academy trust CEO advisory group.