To our 51³Ô¹ÏÍø colleagues and students,
I am delighted to announce that Vindi Banga has been appointed as our new Chair of Council.
Mr Banga is a global business leader with more than three decades' experience at Unilever plc as well as several senior non-executive positions. He is passionate about the study of science, engineering, medicine and business.
His invaluable experience will be crucial as we launch 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s new strategy and I look forward to working with him when he takes up his role on 1 April, and in the years ahead.
My congratulations also to Dr Mahnaz Safa, Council Member, finance expert and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumna, who has been appointed into the role of Senior Independent Member of Council from 1 January 2024, alongside her role as Champion for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
As we prepare to welcome Vindi, I would like to thank John Allan for his contribution as Chair of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Council since 2019 and wish him all the best for the future.
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Best wishes,
Hugh
Professor Hugh Brady, President