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Executive leadership team
Dr Vishwajeet Rana
Group CEO
Dr Vishwajeet Rana serves as the Group CEO of GEDU. He holds an MBA from Ohio University and an MS and PhD from Stevens Institute of Technology. His earlier career experiences include working at HSBC’s New York office, where he executed complex cross-border equity and debt-structured investments and financing transactions across the UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa and Hong Kong.
Dr Rana is passionate about the transformative role of education, actively researching global education models and applying them to expand access and unlock student potential through higher education. In recognition of his contributions to widening participation and advancing social mobility, he was appointed as an Honorary Member of the Advisory Board of UNITAR’s Division for People and Social Inclusion in 2025.
Dr Rana is also a published author. His works include the textbook Dr Rana on Applied Corporate Valuation & Financial Modelling as well as the forthcoming co-authored volume Our Coastal Heritage: Conserving the World’s Shores for People & Nature.
Professor Ray Lloyd
Deputy CEO
Professor Ray Lloyd is Deputy CEO at GEDU. Until recently, he was also the CEO of Global Banking School (GBS), one of the institutions within the GEDU Group. He was previously Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Leeds Trinity University and Head of Department and Dean at Abertay University. Professor Lloyd’s first degree was in mathematics, which he taught for several years both in London and in Botswana, where he also served as the director of coaching for their track and field association. Following his return to the UK in 1996, he completed a Master’s degree in Sports Science, followed by a PhD in the same field, combining academic activities with elite sport roles.
Petros Neocleous
Group Chief Financial Officer
Petros Neocleous is a seasoned finance professional with more than 20 years’ experience. He has worked with industry giants, contributing to their growth and restructuring efforts. His philosophy emphasises collaborative finance and business partnerships, not just financial oversight. Previously, Petros served as Group Finance Director for Oxford International Education Group and the Finance Director at Time Inc UK’s Digital division, where he optimised financial strategies. At GEDU, he brings this collaborative mindset to the ever-expanding GEDU Group, aiming to create value through strategic financial leadership.
David Bulman
Chief Operations Officer
David Bulman brings a breadth of experience to his role at 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 has worked across various industries over the course of his career, 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.
Viren Patel
Chief Commercial Officer
Viren Patel is an experienced business leader with a strong background in education, telecommunications, healthcare and retail. Prior to joining GEDU, Viren served in various positions at The Open University over the course of a decade, ultimately becoming CEO of OU Worldwide and Director of Employers and Partnerships. In this role, Viren was responsible for leading the university’s commercial activities and developing relationships with employers and partners at local, national and international levels.
Under his leadership, the OU broadened its offerings to develop skills-based solutions that support employers and partners in addressing workforce challenges. These initiatives range from the introduction of Higher and Degree Apprenticeships and Microcredentials to the development of short courses and the empowerment of FE colleges. Viren has collaborated with over 2,800 organisations to bridge skills gaps, address workforce shortages and promote lifelong learning.
Previously, Viren served as Head of New Market Development for BPP, a leading global education company. In addition, he has held several senior leadership positions with BT Group and Colt Telecom.
Lina Rincon
Director of Global Strategic Planning NUS Chief Executive Officer Office
Lina Rincon is Director of Global Strategic Planning at GEDU, where she plays a central role in shaping the group’s global pre-enrolment strategy. Since joining GEDU in 2022, Lina has been instrumental in building scalable admissions and visa operations and enhancing the student journey across all GEDU institutions.
With more than 15 years’ experience in higher education, Lina has held a variety of admissions, recruitment, and planning roles across several international institutions. This breadth of experience gives her a deep understanding of the student lifecycle and the operational frameworks needed to deliver sustainable growth.
Her focus at GEDU is on enabling institutions within the group to expand their global reach, while ensuring access to quality education for students worldwide.
Our Global Reach
- 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