Nesta is a research and innovation foundation. We apply our deep expertise in applied methods to design, test and scale solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time, working across the innovation lifecycle.
Audit Committee Chair
Vijar chaired Nesta's Finance & Audit Committee
Vijay graduated from the London School of Economics before qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. He was a Partner with Deloitte until 2016 where his responsibilities included leading Deloitte's mid/small cap listed companies practice. His clients included several science and technology-driven businesses which have become household names.
Since leaving Deloitte, Vijay has served as a Non-Executive Director with a range of purpose led organisations including Quorn Foods, Alumasc plc, Walker Greenbank plc, MK Dons Sports & Education Trust and The Quoted Companies Alliance.
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Challenge Works designs and runs challenge prizes to spark innovation in science, technology and society.
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