Bangkok/New Delhi, Nov 29: Sanjay Laul, Founder & CEO of Laul Global and the architect behind the global education powerhouse MSM Unify, has been recognized as “Asia’s Most Inspirational Leader 2025” at the prestigious Asian Brand & Leadership Conclave 2025, held in Bangkok.
Organized by The Brand Story, with EY as Process Advisors, and supported by the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry as Industry Partner, the conclave brought together distinguished leaders and institutions shaping the future of business, innovation, and impact across Asia.
This recognition honors a leadership journey defined by conviction, resilience, purpose, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of global education.
From the early vision of building transparent and scalable international education pathways, Sanjay Laul has led MSM Unify to become one of the fastest-growing education and mobility platforms globally, prioritizing long-term impact over short-term outcomes.
A first-generation entrepreneur with more than 25 years of leadership experience, Sanjay has built an ecosystem that empowers universities, workforce institutions, and students worldwide, advancing fair access to education and economic mobility.
He has founded and scaled a portfolio of global institutions and education businesses—including MSM Unify, Eton College, Taylor Pro College, Multihexa, Innivec, and Q Academy—enabling working professionals and international students to access world-class academic and career opportunities.
On receiving the award Sanjay Laul Said; “I am honored to receive the title of Asia’s Most Inspirational Leader 2025. Leadership is never a solitary journey—this recognition reflects the collective belief, perseverance, and responsibility shared across our teams, partners, universities, and stakeholders worldwide. Our commitment remains focused on shaping meaningful global education pathways where every deserving learner can access opportunity with transparency, dignity, and empowerment.”
Sanjay is widely recognized for pioneering transformational models such as: Global Marketing Office (GMO)
- A scalable in-country partnership framework enabling universities to:
- Strengthen global brand presence
- Improve student engagement
- Increase conversion rates by 30–40%
The GMO model is now adopted by leading universities across Canada, the UK, Australia, and Europe, setting a global benchmark in ethical and transparent international recruitment.
Through AI-powered program matching, digital counseling tools, virtual engagement infrastructure, and real-time application tracking, MSM Unify connects students and partners to:
- 1,500+ institutions
- 180,000+ students
- 70+ countries
It operates with a team of 750 professionals across six continents, delivering 100–300% YoY growth, and expanding market leadership across education, workforce development, and technology-led employability.
During the COVID-19 shutdown, Sanjay led MSM Unify’s rapid digital transformation, building a virtual admissions and recruitment ecosystem that enabled uninterrupted learning and engagement worldwide—a turning point that reshaped sector dynamics.
Sanjay’s leadership philosophy centers on clarity, accountability, and the belief that education transforms nations. His impact initiatives include:
- Scholarships and skill-building programs through the Laul Foundation
- Digital learning access for Tier-2 and Tier-3 regions
- Partnerships with global certification leaders such as Microsoft and AWS
- A diverse workforce representing 20+ nationalities
- 47% women in leadership across MSM Group
He also champions leadership development through the “Leaders in Motion” program, building future-ready global education operators.
With strong double-digit growth momentum and rapidly expanding international presence, Laul Global’s portfolio continues to advance cross-border education, employability, and technology-enabled learning pathways that equip individuals and economies for the future of work.
