About Us
Our Values
Our Team ——–
Executive Leadership Team
Visionary team with a global mindset
Dr Vishwajeet Rana
Group Chief Executive Officer
Dr Vishwajeet Rana completed an MBA from Ohio University and gained an MS and PhD from Stevens Institute of Technology. Dr Rana executed a number of complex cross-border equity-/debt-structured investments and financing transactions in the UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa and Hong Kong while working at HSBC’s New York office. He enjoys evaluating different global education models and applying them to unlock the potential of students through higher education. In 2025, Dr Rana was appointed as an Honorary Member of the Advisory Board of UNITAR’s Division for People and Social Inclusion, as a result of his work in higher education to widen participation and enable social mobility.
Prof. Ray Lloyd
Deputy CEO
Prof. Ray Lloyd Deputy CEO, GEDU Group Professor Ray Lloyd is Deputy CEO at GEDU. Until recently, he was also the CEO of Global Banking School (GBS), one of the institutions that forms part of the GEDU group. He was previously Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Leeds Trinity University and a Head of Department and then a Dean at Abertay University. Professor Lloyd’s first degree was in mathematics, a subject he taught for several years both in London and then Botswana, where he also served as Director of Coaching for their track and field association. He returned to the UK in 1996 to undertake a Master’s degree in Sports Science, later gaining a PhD in the same discipline and combined his academic activities with a number of roles in elite sport in the UK.
Petros Neocleous
Group CFO
Petros Neocleous is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience. He has worked with industry giants, contributing to their growth and restructuring efforts. His philosophy emphasises collaborative finance/business partnerships, not just financial oversight. Previously, as Group Finance Director at Oxford International Education Group and Finance Director at Time Inc. UK’s Digital division, Petros optimised financial strategies. At GEDU, he brings this collaborative mindset to the ever-expanding GEDU Group, aiming to create value through strategic financial leadership.
Vanita Kerai
Chief Marketing Officer
Vanita Kerai has an extensive background of more than 25 years in Sales and Marketing spanning various industries, bringing a wealth of experience to the GEDU Group. In her previous role, she successfully led a substantial marketing and student recruitment team of over 130 professionals across the UK, Europe and India. Vanita’s primary areas of focus are brand management, student acquisition, aligning marketing teams, establishing international student recruitment teams and creating a centralised marketing team to support the portfolio in the GEDU Group.
David Bulman
Chief Operations Officer
David Bulman brings a breadth of experience to his role in the GEDU Group. With a background in computer science and mathematics, David began his professional career as a programmer before developing a passion for leadership and management. He earned an MBA from London Business School and since then his career has spanned various industries including financial services, advertising, media, airlines and hospitality. His previous role as Chief Operating Officer at Cambridge University Press and Assessment further reinforces his expertise in higher education; skills which he now brings to the GEDU Group.
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- USA
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Malta
- UAE
- India
- Saudi Arabia
- Australia
- USA
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Malta
- UAE
- India
- Saudi Arabia
- Australia