Michael Jary CBE

Michael Jary is a seasoned leader with a diverse portfolio of chair, non-executive, and advisory roles across commercial, charity, social enterprise, and government sectors. Currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at Openreach and Barclays Bank UK plc, as well as Deputy Chair and Trustee at The King's Foundation, Michael has previously held leadership positions such as Chair of The Fairtrade Foundation and Lead Non-Executive Director for the UK Government. With a strong academic background that includes an MBA with Distinction from INSEAD and degrees from the University of Oxford and SOAS, Michael continues to influence sustainable development and community-driven initiatives.