James Arroyo

OBE, Director
The Ditchley Foundation

James Arroyo is the director of the Ditchley Foundation (www.ditchley.com). Under his leadership over the last five years, Ditchley has built on its 60 year heritage to create a powerful 21st century model for bringing people together to think new things and make new connections. Ditchley works in support of peace, freedom, and the rule of law but its particular focus is on the renewal of democratic societies, states and alliances. Ditchley’s current programmes cover managing geopolitical competition; threats and defence; strengthening democracy; and the political deliverability of climate action. Alongside his role at Ditchley, James has several advisory roles. He advises Pictet Asset Management on the context for its investment funds; the Brunswick Group on innovation on AI and data; and he mentors a small number of technology start-ups working on natural language processing; data analysis; and cyber security for the Internet of Things.

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Joining as a Trustee is Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies and Assistant Principal for Religion and Society at the University of Edinburgh. She is known internationally as a public intellectual and is a regular commentator in the media.

Dan Mulhall will be joining the board as a Trustee. Dan is a retired Irish diplomat, academic and published author. He is the current Parnell Fellow at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge and is a consultant with the global law firm DLA Piper.

Also joining as a Trustee is Professor Gayle McPherson, Professor of Events and Cultural Policy and Director of the Centre for Culture, Sport and Events at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). She is also a member of the European Cultural Parliament.

Joining us as a Trustee is Stephen Gethins, Professor of International Affairs at the University of St Andrews. Prior to that, Stephen was MP for North East Fife, the SNP International affairs spokesperson and was twice selected to sit on the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.

Joining in the role of Chair is Shonaig Macpherson CBE, an experienced Chair and non-executive director used to working at the most senior levels of government, private, public and third sectors.

If you're interested in attending Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2022 as media, interviews with contributors and ministers, or photo opportunities, please contact Susie Gray at susie@thecornershoppr.com or 07834 073795.

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