Dr Wendy Piatt to become first ever Chief Executive of Gresham College

June 18 2020

Wendy Piatt announced as the first Chief Executive of Gresham College.

Wild Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Wendy Piatt as Chief Executive of Gresham College. Wendy has been an adviser at University College London since 2017 and was inaugural CEO of the Russell Group of Universities. In addition, Wendy has extensive experience in the public sector, having served as adviser to the Secretary of State for Business and Skills and as a senior civil servant in the Cabinet Office, Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit and Department for Education and Skills.

“I am passionate about Gresham College’s time-honoured mission to bring knowledge and understanding to as wide an audience as possible – free of charge. The College has a crucial role to play in reaching out to people of all backgrounds to nurture intellectual curiosity and stimulate a sheer love of learning about ourselves and the world around us.”

WIld Search were pleased to have worked with Loyd Grossman, and the rest of the Council of Gresham College on this important appointment and wish them every success.