Our Board of Directors

Khaleel Desai

Position

Director of Corporate Governance

History with Trust

Khaleel joined on 19 April 2025.

Previous experience

Khaleel joined the Trust from learning disability charity Mencap. He was on the Executive Team as the Director of Governance and Company Secretary.  

Before this, Khaleel held a similar role with Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW). Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a global humanitarian and development charity. 

Khaleel is also a non-executive director of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) International. Mines Advisory Group is a global, de-mining charity. 

Khaleel is as a qualified lawyer and previously provided legal advice to the following government bodies over 11 years:

  • Treasury Solicitor’s Department

  • Home Office

  • Department of Education

  • Department of Health

He was also Assistant Solicitor to the Leveson Inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the press.