Prof. Richard Hay (B. 1952, Tellicherry, son of Sh. R W M Hay, Perth, Scotland) is educated at the University of Calicut, and joined the Department of Collegiate Education, Kerala in 1976 and served as lecturer, head of department, professor and principal at ten renowned institutions in India and abroad. He played key a role in founding two educational institutions.
A conscientious teacher of 36 years standing, Prof. Hay distinguished himself in his academic and administrative work and won laurels for his commitment to quality education.
Known for his devotion to liberal values, humanism and conservation, he is a strong advocate of training for teachers and accreditation for educational institutions at all levels. He is well-travelled, and a keen observer of benchmarks of excellence in the educational institutions which he visited.