Behind the Scenes with Skilled Education’s CEO, Rajay Naik

In a recent Inside Higher Ed interview, Rajay Naik, CEO of Skilled Education, sheds light on how the company is quietly reshaping online higher education. Rather than shouting about their partnerships, Skilled focuses on deep, bespoke collaborations with top-tier institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, and the University of Hertfordshire — helping them scale their online programmes while staying true to their brand.

Rajay also shares how his background across government, universities and private sector roles — including time at the Open University and Keypath — shaped his philosophy around partnership, innovation and culture. And when it comes to the future of online learning, he’s clear: success lies in standing out through specialisation, flexibility and global reach.

👉 Read the full Q&A here: Three Questions for Rajay Naik, CEO of Skilled Education