Hetan Shah

Hetan Shah is a prominent figure in the realms of public policy and academia.

He currently holds the position of Chief Executive at The British Academy, a prestigious institution focused on the humanities and social sciences.

Apart from his role at The British Academy, Hetan Shah serves as a Visiting Professor at King's College London's Policy Institute and holds the Vice Chair position at the Ada Lovelace Institute.

He also contributes his expertise as a board member for The Legal Education Foundation and St George's House in Windsor Castle.

Hetan Shah's advisory roles include being part of esteemed organizations such as the Resolution Foundation, Science Media Centre, Bennett Institute for Public Policy, and the UK Pandemic Ethics Accelerator.

His educational background is diverse, having studied Politics, Economics, and Philosophy at the University of Oxford, Law at Nottingham Law School, and Politics, History, and Economics at Birkbeck, University of London.

His past roles include serving on the advisory board for the UK Pandemic Ethics Accelerator, as a trustee at St George's House (Windsor Castle), and holding positions at various renowned organizations like the Bennett Institute for Public Policy, Cambridge University, and the Science Media Centre.

He has also been a Governor at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) and a Commissioner at the Social Metrics Commission.

Through his extensive involvement in academia and public policy, Hetan Shah has carved a distinguished career, impacting various spheres with his expertise and leadership.