Nicolas Berggruen
I am delighted to offer my support to his campaign to be Chancellor of Cambridge University – an institution that I have seen Mohamed support for decades. Experience working with world leaders, investors, and academics and students alike would be valuable assets for any Chancellor, especially one so committed to the success of the University.
Baroness Dambisa Moyo
Over the years, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working alongside Mohamed El Erian as an economist, business leader, and trusted friend.
Suwi Chibale, Cambridge Graduate and Cambridge Blue
Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Mohamed, and I hold him in the highest regard. His intellect is remarkable, but what has truly stood out to me is his extraordinary emotional intelligence.
The Lord Woolley of Woodford
I think the prospect of Mohamed becoming the Chancellor of Cambridge University is really important and important for now.
Gillian Tett
Mohamed has an unusual and invaluable combination of skills which Cambridge needs today, as it navigates an era of global flux.
Sir Stephen Fry
Academic institutions are facing a range of pressures at home and abroad. Mohamed is the brilliant, wise and empathetic head that Cambridge needs to navigate these challenges.
Arianna Huffington
Academic institutions are facing a range of pressures at home and abroad. Mohamed is the brilliant, wise and empathetic head that Cambridge needs to navigate these challenges.
Emily Maitlis
I have got to know Mohamed over recent years and have been deeply impressed by all that I have seen. His academic brilliance is well known - but it has always been coupled with something which - to my mind - was equally vital: a real understanding of the human soul.
Professor Hannah Fry
When the world wants to understand the future, it listens to Mohamed El-Erian. He is the economist that world leaders call, markets follow, academics respect - and students actually want to have coffee with. As a leader, he is that rarest of beasts: an intellectual heavyweight grounded with humility and guided by moral clarity. Cambridge now has a chance to make him our voice to the world - and honestly, I can't imagine anyone better.
Gordon Brown
In uncertain times serious, level headed and experienced leadership is essential. Known and admired on every continent for his financial expertise, academic excellence and personal philanthropy, Mohamed El-Erian combines a deep enduring love of Cambridge and of education with an unimpeachable reputation for hard work, good judgement and integrity.
Joanna Scanlan
There could be no better Chancellor for Cambridge University than Mohamed El-Erian. As President of Queens’ College, he has shown deep care for students, each and every one. As a celebrated economist, he understands human motivations, creative energies, scientific breakthroughs, and political ambitions alike.
Michael Spence
Mohamed El-Erian. He is an ideal person to serve Cambridge University in the role of Chancellor, for many reasons. He is a graduate of the University for which he has had a life long affection. He credits it with giving him the education and the opportunity for a life of innovation, service and influence.