Rajay Naik Appointed Governor of the Prestigious Ditchley Foundation
LONDON – (Nov. 15, 2016) – Rajay Naik has been appointed a Governor of The Ditchley Foundation – one of the world’s most distinguished organizations.
The Ditchley Foundation discreetly brings together leaders from around the world to help shape decisions on international affairs. The foundation, established by Sir David Wills in 1958, blends intellectual rigor, informality and discretion. It hosts its gatherings in Oxfordshire’s historic Ditchley Park which is steeped in history - including being the location where Winston Churchill resided when he needed to leave London during the Second World War.
The Ditchley Governors are chosen by its Council of Management and serve five-year terms. Rajay Naik, Chief Executive Officer (Europe) at Keypath Education, was appointed to the governing body of the prestigious organization at the recent Annual General Meeting. The Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, numerous Cabinet Ministers and the Chairmen of several FTSE100 companies were all in attendance.
As the leader of Keypath’s European operation and a major figure in global higher education, Naik is currently focussed on designing and delivering world-class online degrees to students around the world on behalf of Britain’s universities. Following his appointment, he said: “I am honored to have been appointed a Governor of The Ditchley Foundation. The Foundation plays an indispensable role in global affairs and I look forward to contributing to its vital work.”
Naik, the former Director of The Open University and Chairman of the Big Lottery Fund, joins a long and distinguished list of current and honorary members such as former Prime Ministers David Cameron and Sir John Major. Fellow current governors include Mr. Andrew Knight, chairman of The Times Newspaper Holdings, Sir John Sawers, former chief of MI6 and His Excellency Mr. Matthew Barzun, US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. For more information, please contact us at 847-597-6410.
About Keypath Education
Keypath Education partners with higher education institutions worldwide to launch programs, grow enrollment, improve learning and connect education to careers using a proprietary technology suite. The company has helped more than 4,000 higher education institutions better serve students and graduates, resulting in a strong reputation for its education mission and quality in the United States, Canada, the U.K. and Australia. Since it was founded more than 25 years ago, Keypath Education has been dedicated to changing lives through education. www.keypath.uk.com
About the Ditchley Foundation
The Ditchley Foundation brings together leading practitioners and experts from around the world to help shape policy on the major international issues of the day. The Ditchley Foundation was established by Sir David Wills in 1958 to advance international learning and to bring transatlantic and other experts together to enhance decision-making. Ditchley's unique quality is derived from the beauty and relaxed atmosphere of Ditchley Park in Oxfordshire, one of the world’s finest country houses, and from the warmth and informality of its gatherings. A complex world needs fresh ideas flowing from open minds: this is Ditchley's hallmark. www.ditchley.co.uk