Background
Alaghband, Vahid was born on March 20, 1952 in Tehran, Iran.
Alaghband, Vahid was born on March 20, 1952 in Tehran, Iran.
He was educated in Switzerland and the United States of America, where he received his Bachelor of Science and Mississippi degrees in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at Cornell University, He is a member of the Clinton Global Initiative, a trustee of Asia House London and an International Council Member of Asia Society New New York
Vahid Alaghband is Chair of The Iran Heritage Foundation is a non-political United Kingdom registered charity with the mission to promote and preserve the history, languages and cultures of Iran and the Persian world. The objectives of the Foundation are pursued by organising, on a worldwide basis, diverse activities of cultural or scholarly merit. IHF programmes include academic research, publishing and fellowships at top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Street Andrews, and Exeter and at museums in the United Kingdom and abroad.
In 2009, Iran Heritage Foundation in association with the British Museum opens the "Shah "Abbas: the remaking of Iran" exhibition, Vahid Alaghband, Chairman of the Iranian Heritage Foundation and Group Chairman of Balli Group ( ), commented: "Shah "Abbas was the most eminent ruler of the Safavid dynasty in Persia who, with his military successes and efficient administrative system, raised Iran to the status of a great power.
When he died his dominions extended from the Tigris to the Indus. Through trade and diplomacy he fostered good relations with Europe and welcomed European diplomats in Iran, whilst ushering in a golden period for Persian art
He commissioned many beautiful works of art, grand architecture and restored major monuments across the country. Today, his legacy lives on, in the magnificent buildings of Isfahan and through his opulent gifts found in many Iranian holy shrines.
Patron British Museum. Founding member Iran Heritage Foundation. Member advisory board Pauline Foundation.
Member Cornell University Council. Member British Institute Directors, confederation British Industry, World Economic Forum (Davos).
Married Maryam Irvani, 1977.