As Chief of Staff, Jhumar is aide, adviser and problem-solver to the Vice-Chancellor, focussed on communications, external relationships, and special projects, assisting with achieving his objectives and responsibilities towards the success of the University. She is also Director of Development ensuring alumni, donors and partners are at the heart of the OU family along with our staff and students. Jhumar was responsible for delivering the University’s first fundraising campaign, surpassing the target, raising £60m, and running a year-long integrated campaign to celebrate The Open University’s 50th anniversary across the four UK nations and internationally. She has a background in major gifts consulting and practice in the not-forprofit sector and advising individuals and families on shaping their philanthropy. She is an Executive coach, public speaker, mentor and trainer. She sits on the Board of the  GSR Foundation and on John Lewis Partnership’s Happier Futures Strategic Advisory Board. She is an alumna of the Harvard Business School, Said Business School, the University of Westminster, The Open University and the University of Mumbai, and a member of the Chief of Staff Association, Chief, CASE and Chartered Institute of Fundraising. She is passionate about equity and inclusion, developing talent and education. She is mum to 11-year-old Ryder.