Chairman, Board of Governors, Karuna Care London
Ambassador K.V. Rajan serves as the esteemed Chairman of the Board of Governors at Karuna Care London, providing strategic insight, governance expertise, and distinguished diplomatic leadership. With an illustrious career spanning decades as a senior member of the Indian Foreign Service, Ambassador Rajan has served in pivotal ambassadorial roles in key nations including France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Zambia, Algeria, and Nepal. His extensive diplomatic experience enhances Karuna Care London’s vision, governance, and strategic positioning as a leading institution committed to compassionate and culturally inclusive care.
Throughout his career, Ambassador Rajan has held influential positions within governmental and international organisations, actively shaping diplomatic strategies, international relations, and policy frameworks. His notable contributions as the Prime Minister’s special envoy and as a distinguished member of India’s National Security Advisory Board and Prime Minister’s special Envoy, reflects his deep understanding of governance, policy-making, and strategic leadership. At Karuna Care London, his governance experience helps reinforce organisational integrity, compliance, and operational excellence, ensuring the highest standards of care and ethical responsibility.
Ambassador Rajan is also deeply committed to the advancement of education and academia, serving as an advisor and mentor to several prestigious educational institutions. This dedication complements Karuna Care London’s ethos of continual learning, professional excellence, and staff development. His academic involvement ensures the care home’s governance incorporates best practices from global standards in management and service delivery.
An accomplished author, Ambassador Rajan has authored and edited internationally acclaimed works, notably The Ambassador’s Club and Kathmandu Chronicle: Reclaiming India–Nepal Relations. These publications have received widespread recognition for their insightful analyses of diplomacy and international relationships. His literary accomplishments underscore his ability to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, qualities that deeply inform his advisory role at Karuna Care London.
Under Ambassador K.V. Rajan’s distinguished leadership, Karuna Care London benefits significantly from his strategic foresight, international experience, and unwavering commitment to excellence. His presence on the Board ensures that Karuna Care remains an institution renowned not only for compassionate care but also for robust governance and visionary leadership—upholding the highest ethical standards and continuously enriching the lives of residents, families, staff, and the wider community.