The University of East London (UEL) is proud to announce the appointment of Aamer Ahmad Sarfraz, The Lord Sarfraz of Kensington, as its new Chancellor, effective 1 August 2025.
A distinguished member of the House of Lords and a respected leader across business, public service and philanthropy, Lord Sarfraz brings a unique blend of global experience to UEL at a pivotal moment in its growth, said a press release issued by UEL on Friday.
As Chancellor, Lord Sarfraz will serve as an ambassador for the University, championing its students, mission and strategic vision.
His appointment comes as UEL delivers against Vision 2028, the University’s ambitious 10-year strategy to become the UK’s leading careers-first university, with a strong focus on inclusion, sustainability, and innovation.
Lord Sarfraz was nominated to the House of Lords in 2019, becoming Baron Sarfraz of Kensington in 2020, one of the youngest peers in Parliament at the time.
He served as Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Singapore 2022-24 and is currently a member of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy.
Lord Sarfraz’s career as a venture capitalist and founder of NetZeroAg, a company supporting sustainable farming in developing regions, reflects Vision 2028’s emphasis on economic empowerment and climate leadership.
He also serves as a senior advisor to several publicly listed technology companies, including in enterprise AI, cloud computing, and electric vehicles, as well as to multiple technology funds.
His philanthropic work through the Lord Sarfraz Foundation is focused on opportunity and education.
He holds degrees from Boston University, the London School of Economics, and the Royal College of Defence Studies.
Lord Sarfraz said: “I am deeply honoured to be the new Chancellor for University of East London and very proud to follow in the footsteps of Shabir Randeree CBE.
