This announcement concludes a rigorous search steered by the Board appointed Search Committee. Keshub Mahindra, Chairman Emeritus, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, of Soraya’s appointment:
“Soraya brings with her educational and managerial experience in international education, commitment to ensuring continuing academic excellence, community service and sustainability, as well as robust systems and processes.
I am confident that under Soraya’s leadership, UWC Mahindra College will deliver on its vision and values-based education that is increasingly relevant and necessary in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. I wish Soraya a successful and a happy tenure.”
Soraya, currently the interim HOC after the departure of Pelham Lindfield-Roberts, assumes this position after having served as the Deputy Head for the academic year 2017-18.