Board of Directors

“Our Board of Directors drives strategic decisions, ensuring strong governance and sustainable growth. Their leadership fosters innovation, integrity, and long-term success."

Name Designation Profile
Dhananjaya Sudhanva Chairman & Managing Director Dhananjaya Sudhanva is the Chairman and Managing Director of our company. He holds a degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation Technology and a degree of Master of Engineering Management from University of Mysore. He also holds a degree of Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has over 32 years of work experience. Prior to founding our company, he worked as an external consultant with JSS Consultants from 1990 to 1997 where he worked on projects including World Bank assisted irrigation and water supply projects. He has been associated with our company since his appointment on June 12, 2000. Currently, his key responsibilities including managing relationships with key customers, implementing strategies and ensuring achievement of business objectives for the group.
Shruthi Sudhanva Whole-Time Director Shruthi Sudhanva is the Whole-Time Director of our company. She holds a degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Engineering from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering and a degree of Master of Computer Science from University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign. She was employed by Pearson Education, Boston as an Associate Software Quality Assurance Engineer from 2014 to 2016. She has over 10 years of work experience. She has been associated with our company since 2017 and currently as a Whole-Time Director since her appointment on November 01, 2024. Currently, her key responsibility includes strategic planning, market intelligence and new business initiatives.
Lajwanti Sudhanva Non-Executive Director Lajwanti Sudhanva is one of the Non-Executive Directors of our company. She holds a degree of Bachelors of Science (BSc) in Botany/ Marine Science from Goa University. She has been associated with our company since September 26, 2008. Currently she is a director in Pedanta Technologies Private Limited. Currently, her key responsibilities include CSR initiatives focused on education and employee welfare.
Colin Hughes Non-Executive Director Colin Hughes is one of the Non-Executive Directors of our company. He holds a degree of Master of Arts from University of Oxford. He has over two (2) decades of experience in the field of education, media and publishing. He is the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AQA Commercial Services Limited. He previously held senior leadership positions in the education, publishing and media sectors, including as the Managing Director of Guardian Professional, Director in Learn things Limited , Managing Director of Collins Learning at Pixledge, Chief Executive at Teachercentric Limited, CEO at AQA Education, company director at Alphaplus Consultancy Limited, Chief Executive at AQA Commercial Services Limited, Company Director at Training Qualifications UK Ltd , Satchel education group Ltd.He has held chair positions with the Education Publishers Council. Currently he is the Pro-Chancellor at the Middlesex University and on the Board of governors of Staffordshire University. He has been associated with our company since his appointment on September 21, 2010.
Desiraju Srilakshmi Independent Director Desiraju Srilakshmi is the Independent Director of our company. She holds degrees of Bachelor of Science (B.sc), Master of Science (M.Sc) in Chemistry and Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Chemistry from Vikram University. She was also awarded a degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from Vikram University and holds a degree of Master of Business Administration in Technology Commercialization from University of Alberta. She was associated with National Chemical Laboratory as a Project Associate, Indian Institute of Science as a research associate. She was also the Director of Triphase Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, and also is the co-founder of Probiodata Innovations Private Limited. She was awarded ‘Business Woman of the Year’ for 2013-2014 by the Engineering Manufacturer Entrepreneurs Resource Group (eMERG).
Palaniswamy Doreswamy Independent Director Palaniswamy Doreswamy is the Independent Director of our company. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (“ICAI”) Master’s Program in Management of Global Enterprises from IIM Bangalore. He has 15 years of experience in the field of finance, accounts and strategy. He was associated with our company in the past for a period of 4 years. He is a director in CredoPay Technology Services Private Limited since 2014.
Shivkumar Pundaleeka Divate Independent Director Shivkumar Pundaleeka Divate is the Independent Director of our company. He holds a degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Civil, Master of Technology in Industrial Structure and Master in Engineering Management from the University of Mysore. He also holds a degree of Master of Science in Information Technology from Karnataka State Open University and a degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Commerce from University of Mysore. He is a qualified Chartered Financial Analyst from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst of India (CFA) and is also a member in the Council of Chartered Financial Analysts since 1997. He has more than 38 years of experience in the field of finance and education management. He previously worked with Hindustan Photo Films Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Karnataka State Financial Corporation and as Chief Executive-SJCE-Science &Technology Entrepreneurs Park, Mysore. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Dubai institutions run by JSS Education Foundation Pvt. Limited.
Arun Kumar Bangarpet Venkataramanappa Independent Director Arun Kumar Bangarpet Venkataramanappa is the Independent Directors of our company. He has completed his M.B.B.S and Diploma in Anaesthesiology from JSS Medical College, Mysore and Executive General Management Programme from IIM- Bangalore. He has almost 24 years of experience in the field of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Department. He has previously worked with Bhanavi Hospital, Mysore and Bassappa Memorial Hospital, Mysore. He is currently practicing as a consultant Anaesthesiologist in Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysore.
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