English UK, UK. Farhan Quraishi, CEO and co-owner of Speak Up School of English in London, has joined the board of  English UK until the next annual elections in May 2022, when he will be able to put himself forward for re-election. He replaces Chris Moonie of the Mackenzie School of English, who has stepped down. Following a degree in accounting and finance, Farhan began his career in a small FE college as a part-time lecturer, working his way up to become principal and becoming interested in the organisation’s English language department. Almost ten years ago he co- founded Speak Up London, a school in the heart of the city. Farhan’s current role is to drive growth for the company through marketing, sales, quality assurance, and innovation, overseeing day-to-day operations and keeping it on track and in line with its strategy.