Gautam Rangarajan (British Corporate Strategist) Age, Biography, Fa.

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Profession	Corporate Strategist, Government Adviser, Media Executive, Music Professional
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	01/11/1971
Age	54 years
Birthplace	London, England

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Known for	Being appointed as the Expert Adviser on Structure and Process at 10 Downing Street by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Bald

College/University	University of Cambridge, England FT Board Director Programme, England
Qualifications	A Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of Cambridge A Non-Executive Director Diploma from FT Board Director Programme

Religion	Hinduism

Parents

Father	L. N. Rangarajan (deceased) (Indian diplomat and former Ambassador)
Mother	Joyce Millward (deceased) (Musician)

Siblings

Vijay Rangarajan (Chief Executive of the UK Electoral Commission)

Overview	Began professional career at the BBC in 1993 as a trainee producer with BBC Radio’s classical music department. Worked on BBC television music production, including notable productions. Moved into a strategy role at the BBC in 2003, involved in larger organisational and policy issues. Served as Head of Strategy and Policy at the BBC from 2005 to 2009. Became Controller of BBC Corporate Strategy in 2009, leading pan-BBC corporate strategy until 2013. Promoted to BBC Director of Strategy and Performance in 2013, held until 2025. After leaving the BBC, worked as a freelance consultant in 2025. Joined Glyndebourne as a Board Trustee in January 2025. Appointed as Expert Adviser on Structure and Process by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in August 2026.

Overview

Began professional career at the BBC in 1993 as a trainee producer with BBC Radio’s classical music department.
Worked on BBC television music production, including notable productions.
Moved into a strategy role at the BBC in 2003, involved in larger organisational and policy issues.
Served as Head of Strategy and Policy at the BBC from 2005 to 2009.
Became Controller of BBC Corporate Strategy in 2009, leading pan-BBC corporate strategy until 2013.
Promoted to BBC Director of Strategy and Performance in 2013, held until 2025.
After leaving the BBC, worked as a freelance consultant in 2025.
Joined Glyndebourne as a Board Trustee in January 2025.
Appointed as Expert Adviser on Structure and Process by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in August 2026.

LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautam-rangarajan-908631215/

1. Born and brought up in London, England.
2. His father served as India’s ambassador to several nations including Sudan, Tunisia, Greece, Norway, and Iceland.
3. His mother played a significant role in his early passion for music.
4. He studied Music at the University of Cambridge and completed his Bachelor's degree with First Class Honour.
5. Worked with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and served as a recording producer on various projects.
6. Appointed as Expert Advisor by Prime Minister Andy Burnham in August 2026.