Hitan Mehta OBE is the Chief Executive of the British Asian Trust, an international development organisation dedicated to improving lives across South Asia.
He joined the organisation as its first employee in 2007 and has played a central role in its growth and international expansion. Over nearly two decades, he has worked closely with King Charles III, the Trust's Royal Founding Patron, while building relationships with philanthropists, businesses and South Asian communities worldwide.
Appointed Chief Executive in December 2025, Hitan continues to lead the organisation's efforts to address challenges in education, mental health, livelihoods and child protection through partnerships and innovative financing