Global Advisory Board

Global Advisory board Overview

The Global Advisory Board brings together global leaders from business, academia and government to shape the institution’s vision and growth. The board provides valuable insights, guidance, and expertise to strengthen our institution’s vision and long-term growth. The Global Advisory Board meets regularly to share perspectives and offer recommendations that help us stay ahead in an evolving global landscape.

Global Advisory Council Overview

Patrons

Ms. Chandrika Tandon is a globally recognized business leader, Grammy-winning musician, and humanitarian. She was one of the earliest and youngest partners of McKinsey & Co and founded her own NY-based advisory firm, Tandon Capital Associates, which has advised more than 40 financial institutions all over the world to improve companies and their overall performance.

Ms. Chandrika Tandon

Founder

Tandon Capital Associates

K.M. Mammen is the Chairman & Managing Director of India’s leading tyre manufacturer, MRF Ltd., a graduate of Madras Christian College (MCC), and serves as Chairman of the MCC Association and its Board of Directors, championing sports & innovation, and driving MRF’s growth in the global tyre industry

Mr. K.M. Mammen

Chairman & Managing Director

MRF Ltd

Chairperson

Dr. S. Alfred Devaprasad is CEO of Christwood School and former President & CEO of Alpha Group of Educational Institutions. He holds M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Physics from renowned institutions. With 20+ years of experience, he has led esteemed institutions such as St. Christopher’s College of Education, and Kodaikanal International School. He is actively involved with nonprofit organizations as a trustee and has been part of an international leadership programmes on education.

Dr. Alfred Devaprasad

CEO

Christwood School

Members

Som Mittal is an Indian information technology and automotive business executive. He holds an engineering degree from IIT Kanpur and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. Mittal has held leadership roles at Wipro, Digital Equipment India, Hewlett- Packard, and served as the president of NASSCOM.

Mr. Som Mittal

Former President

NASSCOM

Ravi is director of Kasturi and Sons Limited and publisher of The Hindu and other publications of the Hindu Group

Mr. N Ravi

Director

Kasturi & Sons Ltd

Srilata Zaheer is a Professor, Dean Emerita, and Elmer L. Andersen Chair in Global Corporate Social Responsibility at Carlson school of Management. She specializes in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship, with expertise in technology and global organizations, the legitimacy of multinational enterprises, knowledge management, time-based strategies, cross-cultural mergers and acquisitions, and globalization.

Dr. Srilata Zaheer

Professor

Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

Nicholas B. Dirks, an internationally renowned historian and anthropologist, served as the 10th chancellor of UC Berkeley from June 1, 2013, to July 1, 2017. He is known for his advocacy of accessible, high-quality undergraduate education and global university collaboration.

Dr. Nicolas B. Dirks

Chancellor

UC Berkeley

Raghu Sundaram is the Senior Vice-Chancellor and Head of Global Strategy at New York University and Dean Emeritus of NYU Stern. He is also the Edward I. Altman Professor of Credit and Debt Markets and a Professor of Finance, specializing in financial markets and global strategy.

Dr. Raghu Sundaram

Senior Vice -Chancellor & Head of

Global Strategy, Newyork University

Raju Balakrishnan serves as Professor of Management and Dean of the the Merrick School of Business at The University of Baltimore. Prior to starting in this UBalt role in July 2023, he was Dean of the College of Business at University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Dr. Raju Balakrishnan

Professor of Management

Merrick School of Business

Ajit Isaac is a first generation entrepreneur and the driving force behind India’s largest business services provider – Quess Corp. A nominee of the India Forbes Leadership Award and voted as the finalist in the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year award, Mr. Isaac serves as the chairman of the organization.

Mr. Ajit Isaac

Founder & Chairman

Quess Corp Limited

A Banking professional with over 25 years of experience in various roles in Standard Chartered Bank Group. Subject matter expert in Operational Risk, Internal Audit and Cyber Security. Formerly, headed the Group Internal Audit function in the Shared Service Centre of Standard Chartered Bank. Prior to this role was heading the Operational Risk and Assurance function for the Shared Service Centre for Wholesale Banking, Consumer Banking, Group Functions and Risk.

Mr. PCR Suresh

Director

ESIGO Consulting Group Pvt. Ltd

Priya Sriram is the Managing Director of Madras Engineering Industries (MEI) with a background in Industrial Engineering. She holds an MBA from the Wharton School. She has worked as a management consultant in the US for several years.

Ms. Priya Sriram

Managing Director

Madras Engineering Industries

Mr. Sriram Sivaram is the Joint Managing Director at Madras Engineering Industries, bringing expertise in leadership and business development.

Mr. Sriram Sivaram

Joint Managing Director

Madras Engineering Industries

Arun Mammen occupies the position of Vice Chairman & Co-Managing Director at MRF Ltd. Mr.Mammen is also on the board of 7 other companies

Mr. Arun Mammen

Vice Chairman & Co- Managing Director

MRF Ltd

Rahul Mammen Mappillai | Managing Director, MRF Ltd, India’s leading tyre manufacturer boasting revenues of US$ 2.8 Billion and a market capitalization of US$ 5.53 Billion,

Mr. Rahul Mammen

Managing Director

MRF

Harish Lakshman is vice Chairman of Rane Group, effective April 1. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from BITS Pilani and master’s degree in business from Krannert School of Management at
Purdue University, USA

Mr. Harish Lakshman

Vice Chairman

Rane Group

A forward- looking leader in the electronics sector with expertise in manufacturing, supply chains, and global operations. With 30 years of experience, he has held key roles at Nokia and Foxconn, leading large-scale teams across the US, Vietnam and India

Mr. Josh Foulgar

CEO

Zetwerk Electronics

Angelo George is the CEO of Bisleri International. With a career spanning over three decades, Angelo has held leadership positions in prominent organizations in the FMCG, consumer durables, and pharmaceutical sectors, including Hindustan Unilever, EID Parry, Dabur India, and Emami

Mr. Angelo George

CEO

Bisleri International

Managing Editor at Malayala Manorama

Mr. Jacob Mathew

Managing Editor

Malayala Manorama

Ms. Mamta Apparao, with a rich experience in various business fields (including shipping, construction and hotels).

Ms. Mamta Apparao

Essar Group

Ms. Shweta Sehgal

Essar Group

Nasir Memon is a professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the New York University Tandon School of Engineering and Dean of Engineering at NYU Shanghai.

Dr. Nasir Memon

Professor , Dean of Engineering

NYU Shanghai

Mr. Wilfred Davidar is a retired IAS officer who has been appointed as Advisor (Digital and Simplified Governance) to the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA). He was also part of a committee investigating Smart City project irregularities in Tamil Nadu.

Mr. Wilfred Davidar

Retd. IAS (Additional Chief Secretary to Govt of TN)

Ranjit Issac Jesudasen is currently the Chairman of The Chennai & Ennore Ports Steamer Agents Association, Director of Tirunelveli Vayu Energy Generation Pvt Ltd., Director of Mariana Express Lines Pvt Ltd., Director of Shuka Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd., and Vice President of the Federation of Ship Agents Association of India. He previously served as an Independent Non-Executive Director at MRF Ltd. from 2003 to 2024 and as a Trustee at Chennai Port Trust from 1996 to 2000.

Mr. Ranjit Jesudasen

Director

Mariana Express Lines

With over 31 years at PepsiCo, George Kovoor has held leadership roles across India, China, and the Asia region. He specializes in sales management, supply chain, and cross-functional team leadership, driving business transformation and market expansion.

Mr. George Kovoor

Former SVP & GM PepsiCo

India Beverages

He is also responsible for all Chemical Businesses of Sanmar Group in India.

Mr. Gopal S

Sanmar Group

Ashok Thomas, with three decades of experience in communication strategy, is the founder and CEO of Adroit Public Relations, one of South India’s pioneering PR firms. Specializing in image building and crisis management for corporates
and individuals.