Safaraz Ali MBE

Safaraz Ali is a social entrepreneur, having grown up in inner city Birmingham. He is a driven individual with a sense of duty to change lives and do the right thing.

For over twenty years, Safaraz has had a relentless focus in adding value and delivering impact in all that he does. He started his journey as a social entrepreneur in 2000 by founding Pathway Group: an organisation committed to changing lives through skills and work.

As the CEO of Pathway, Safaraz is committed to career development and progression through continual learning which is reflected in all aspects of his ethos to business. Working within the Skills arena and the welfare to work sector the group provides career opportunities through traineeships, employability, and apprenticeships programmes. Safaraz is proud that in the most recent academic year they supported 3832 learners, delivered 9107 qualifications, and help to protect and create over 1000 jobs. Safaraz is a strong advocate of social entrepreneurship to make a difference in people's lives. Social and profit for purpose business are the main drivers behind everything he does in order to create entrepreneurial mindsets, have a positive impact and change lives.