Announcing our new Trustee

We’re delighted to announce that Neelay Patel, CEO of Digital Theatre, joins our Board of Trustees.

Neelay Patel is an accomplished technology and media executive with extensive leadership experience across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Currently the CEO of Digital Theatre, Neelay has spearheaded the platform’s global growth, serving over 4 million students across 101 countries. Previously, he held senior positions at the BBC, The Economist, and AOL, overseeing large-scale digital transformation, innovation, and strategy. A proven leader in launching and scaling new ventures, Neelay also brings expertise in commercial strategy and product development, having driven key initiatives in digital media and education technology.

Neelay says: “I am thrilled to be joining the Board of Trustees for The Javaad Alipoor Company, an organisation that consistently pushes the boundaries of storytelling by blending innovative theatre with cutting-edge digital experiences. I look forward to supporting their bold vision and commitment to creating work that engages diverse audiences and sparks vital conversations about our world.”

Making theatre accessible digitally and online has always been important to us and we are delighted to welcome Neelay Patel to our board.

Artistic Director Javaad Alipoor says: “It’s brilliant to welcome Neelay to the company. He's an inspirational and visionary leader and he brings a wealth of experience and insight into the governance of our organisation. I look forward to working with him, as our work and company continues to grow." 

You can currently watch the full trilogy of TJAC plays (The Believers are but Brothers, Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran, and Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World) on Digital Theatre.