LORD PAUL INSTALLED AS CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
(10 October 2006)

Lord Paul of Marylebone has been installed as the inaugural Chancellor of the University of Westminster at a ceremony today at London’s Banqueting House (10 October 2006). Indian-born businessman Lord Paul, 75, who is chairman of Caparo Group, a global steel, engineering and property development business, said he was “proud” to be appointed Chancellor.

In his acceptance speech he said: “It is with tremendous pride and deep emotion that I am responding today to the call of destiny which sometimes takes us in a direction we might never have imagined. I am proud of the confidence you have placed in me by choosing me as the first Chancellor of the University of Westminster.

“Through my businesses – and politically and socially – I work extensively in global markets and I will be looking to transfer my knowledge and contacts to develop the University.

“The University of Westminster has a massive culturally diverse grounding and this is something I applaud,” Lord Paul told the 350-strong audience.

University Vice-Chancellor Dr Geoffrey Copland said: “The University is honoured that Lord Paul has consented to be our Chancellor. His background, achievements and interests overlap extensively with those of the University: London; international matters; business; a burning desire to provide opportunities for all to gain education to the highest level possible; and support for excellence in achievement.

“Above all besides his business, political and personal achievements, Lord Paul demonstrates a real personal warmth and humility, characteristics which I hope will be imbued in our graduates alongside their own professional and personal achievements,” added Dr Copland.

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