The Regent Global 2033 Vision

The Regent Global 2033 vision

By 2033, Regent Global will be recognised as a world-leading, technology-enabled group transforming lives across education, investment, real estate, tourism, technology, and philanthropy. We aim to become a global unicorn and establish Regent Hill University* (subject to approval), creating new opportunities for students worldwide. Through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to peace, prosperity, and sustainable growth, we will connect people, ideas, and communities across continents, shaping a brighter and more inclusive future.

*Regent Hill University is a proposed new British university.

Mission

Our mission is to create opportunities, drive innovation, and deliver lasting social impact across education, investment, real estate, tourism, technology, and philanthropy. We connect people and ideas across continents, enabling individuals, businesses, and communities to thrive. From widening access to world-class education, to supporting sustainable economic growth and pioneering new technologies, Regent Global is committed to shaping a brighter, more inclusive future.

Awards

Regent Global won the GG2 ED&I Award for Excellence in Education in 2023. In 2022, Regent Global was recognised in the Times Top 100 list for being one of the fastest-growing education companies in the United Kingdom and was ranked 45th in FEBE’s Growth 100 list for 2023.

Regent Global’s joint CEOs Selva and Tharshiny Pankaj have received a number of awards, several in recognition of their leadership.

  • Tharshiny received the Social Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 2025 GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards and won CEO of the Year at the GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards in 2024.
  • In 2020, Tharshiny was a runner-up for the prestigious Asian Women of Achievement Award in the Entrepreneur category.
  • Selva was awarded Visionary Business Leader of the Year at the British Asians Who’s Who Awards 2025, Entrepreneur of the Year at the British Sri Lankan Awards 2023, Businessman of the Year at the London Asian Business Awards 2019 and Entrepreneur of the Year at the Asian Achievers Awards 2016.
  • Selva was recognised in the Top 100 Influential People list 2024.
  • Selva and Tharshiny have both been awarded honorary degrees in recognition of their contributions to education: Selva has received three honorary doctorates in the last decade for his contribution to education in the UK and United States of America and was awarded an honorary professorship by Regent European University (REU) in 2025. Tharshiny was awarded an honorary doctorate by REU the same year.