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Announcement

Dominic Slade recognised for transformative philanthropy and leadership

Dr Seb Falk (Praelector), Dr Elisabeth Kendall (Mistress of Girton College), Dominic Slade, and Dr James Wade (Vice-Mistress of Girton College) standing on the steps in Eliza Baker Courtyard

Girton College is delighted to announce the election of alumnus, benefactor, and Campaign Board Co-Chair Dominic Slade (1990 Social and Political Sciences, 1994 International Relations) to a Bodichon Foundation Fellowship. Dominic’s exceptional philanthropy, leadership, and commitment to Girton’s future were honoured in a special ceremony in College led by the Mistress, Dr Elisabeth Kendall. 

Bodichon Foundation Fellowships are bestowed upon major benefactors whose commitment has made an outstanding contribution to Girton’s vision. Dominic’s support reflects not only exceptional generosity, but also the thoughtful counsel, sound judgement and strategic insight he has brought to the College at a pivotal moment in its development.

His relationship with Girton is rooted in a deep connection to Cambridge and a strong belief in the power of educational institutions to create opportunity. As Co-Chair of the Campaign Board, Dominic has played a central role in helping Girton shape and advance an ambitious vision for the future while remaining true to its founding values. His leadership has strengthened the College’s ability to plan with confidence, champion excellence and inclusion, and build for the long term.

Professionally, Dominic is Chairman of one of the UK’s leading private equity investment firms, Alchemy Partners, having joined the firm in 1998.

During his career, Dominic has led numerous refinancings, restructurings, and buyouts and has substantial board experience with investee companies. Before joining Alchemy, he worked in investment banking at UBS. He holds an MA in Social and Political Sciences and an MPhil in International Relations from Girton College, University of Cambridge, as well as an MBA from Harvard University. 

Across his professional life, Dominic has combined analytical rigour with a strong instinct for stewardship: seeing potential, backing people and organisations through complexity, and helping them build resilient futures. These qualities are reflected in the support he has given to Girton, both as a benefactor and as a trusted friend of the College.

To mark the occasion, we held a Ceremony of Admission, which featured music from Girton student Oscar Gardner. 

Girton is proud to recognise Dominic Slade as a Bodichon Foundation Fellow and is deeply grateful for all that Dominic has already done, and continues to do, for the College.