In a decisive move marking a new chapter in institutional leadership, Expert Novice Group Pvt Ltd has formally appointed Dr. Anmol Husain as its Chief Executive Officer. Although Dr. Husain had been serving in the capacity of acting CEO since January 2025, the board has now confirmed her role on a permanent basis—solidifying a transition that insiders describe as both strategic and philosophical.
The announcement comes at a time when Expert Novice Group (ENG) continues to expand its academic, digital infrastructure, and scholarly innovation platforms under initiatives such as SEIPID, X-PEN ID, and Xpertno Research Center.
Dr. Anmol Husain assumed the responsibilities of acting CEO at the beginning of 2025 during a restructuring phase within the organization. Over the past months, she has overseen operational stability, structural consolidation, and leadership continuity across ENG’s expanding ecosystem.
Her formal appointment reflects what senior members describe as “earned trust through performance.” According to official statements, the transition ensures that long-term governance aligns with current expansion strategies, especially as the organization strengthens its scholarly infrastructure and indexing frameworks.
The appointment also marks a significant leadership shift for Nasir Razzaq, widely known as Raja Nasir, who previously held the central executive authority within the group. Raja Nasir will continue to serve as Director, maintaining strategic oversight and institutional vision. However, he has stepped back from day-to-day executive command.
In a reflective statement, he explained the reasoning behind the transition:
“The most important principle I believe in is this: when you realise you cannot give 101% of your time honestly and fully; when you recognise that you are no longer the most energetic force in the room; and when you see that there are others more capable, more dynamic, and more prepared for the moment — that is the time you should happily step aside and create space.”
Observers describe the move not as a withdrawal but as a deliberate act of leadership maturity.
Last year, Raja Nasir had publicly emphasized his desire to train and empower young minds within the organization. At the time, he articulated a vision of leadership succession grounded in opportunity rather than hierarchy. “I want young minds to be trained, empowered, and trusted with responsibility,” he had stated in 2024 while discussing ENG’s internal development model.
This year’s transition appears to be a practical extension of that philosophy. While acknowledging his continued involvement in strategic projects, he clarified:
“I do not currently have the time to facilitate operations at the executive level the way I believe they deserve. Leadership is not about position; it is about responsibility. If I cannot give it fully, then I must allow someone who can.”
He added that he remains committed to rejoining executive facilitation roles when circumstances permit, emphasizing that the transition is cyclical rather than final.
Under Dr. Anmol Husain’s formal leadership, Expert Novice Group is expected to focus on:
Her background in academic management and institutional coordination positions her as a continuity leader—someone capable of maintaining the organization’s core ethos while streamlining its execution. Internal stakeholders describe her leadership style as “structured, decisive, and quietly strategic.”
In his remarks, Raja Nasir underscored a broader message about organizational culture:
“Leadership must never become ownership. If you hold a position only because it is yours, you limit growth. But if you treat it as a trust, you know when to pass it forward.”
The statement reflects a governance philosophy that prioritizes sustainability over individual prominence. He further remarked:
“Growth requires rotation. Institutions stagnate when leadership becomes static.”
Analysts note that voluntary leadership transitions—particularly in founder-led ecosystems—often signal long-term strategic thinking rather than internal pressure.
Unlike corporate restructurings driven by crisis, the transition at Expert Novice Group appears to have been internally calibrated and deliberately paced. Dr. Husain’s tenure as Acting CEO allowed for a gradual adjustment before formal confirmation. This measured approach reduces operational shock while reinforcing stability. Industry observers highlight that founder-led organizations rarely witness such voluntary decentralization of authority without external compulsion. In that context, the move is seen as an indicator of structural maturity.
As the Expert Novice Group enters its next operational phase, attention will turn toward how the new leadership structure shapes institutional momentum. Dr. Anmol Husain’s appointment represents continuity with refinement. Meanwhile, Raja Nasir’s continued presence as Director ensures that the organization’s founding vision remains intact. Concluding his remarks, Raja Nasir reiterated a principle that appears central to the transition:
“True leadership is knowing when to lead from the front—and when to strengthen the institution by stepping back.”
For the Expert Novice Group, this leadership realignment signals not an ending, but a recalibration—anchored in trust, succession, and the belief that opportunity must circulate for institutions to evolve.