Professor appointed chair of Institute of Directors in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes

A professor with extensive experience in education and business has been appointed to lead the Institute of Directors' Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes branch.

Prof Keith Straughan has a portfolio of strategic advisory, executive coaching and consulting roles and his academic background spans world-leading universities, non-traditional university models and vocational education.

Keith has spun out five companies from his university work, founded three additional companies and served as a non-executive director of eight companies.

He said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as chair. At the IoD we provide a voice for local business and we are an authoritative resource partner through our work around governance, policy, representation, professional development and networking.

“I am excited to meet as many members as possible over the coming months to better understand how we can support them and their businesses.”

Faisal Khan, chair of IoD South, added: “We welcome Keith as our new chair at an exciting time for Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. This is one of the fastest-growing economies in the country. It provides all the ingredients for successfully starting and scaling up a business.

“Our members will play a leading role in the area’s continuing success.”

The IoD provides professional development, connections and influence and members range from start-up entrepreneurs to directors of large SMEs and international companies, as well as representatives of the public and third sectors.

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Featured image:  Prof Keith Straughan.

Credit: IoD