Sir Mufti, who has been CEO of Star Academies Trust since its inception, recently served as interim Chair of the Ofsted Board and was also one of twenty leaders recently appointed to the Department for Education’s new academy trust CEO advisory group. Sir Mufti also plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of education by participating in several strategic forums and leading education inquiries. In recognition of his service to education, he was awarded a CBE in 2015 and a knighthood in 2021.