Prof. Peter Church OAM
Peter is the Chairperson of AFG Venture Group and holds a B.Com, LLB, LLM, and LHD. Born in Sydney, he has spent most of his career as a lawyer and corporate adviser in Southeast Asia and India. In 1994, the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) was received for promoting business between Australia and Southeast Asia. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Curtin Business School and a Distinguished Professor at institutions in India. Peter holds directorships in various companies and has authored several books about Asia. He also produces a podcast on the oral histories of elderly Myanmar citizens from the British colonial period. Additionally, he is interested in Buddhism and was ordained as a monk in Myanmar in 1995.
Jugjiv Singh
Director of Marksharks has 37 years of experience in the Corporate Sector in Sales/Marketing and running Businesses in India and overseas. A management graduate, Jugjiv did his AMP from Harvard and has worked with large MNCs like Dupont/ICI, large Indian companies like Ballarpur Industries, as well as in organisations across a broad set of Industries, Chemicals, Paper, Certification, Home Comfort, Fashion and Education. He is a director of an ed-tech startup, Marksharks, and an angel investment network, Keiretsu Forum. Supports Gyanoday, which focuses on the holistic education of the underprivileged.
Dr Charu Mathur
Dr. Mathur is a prominent advocate at the Supreme Court of India, representing various parties, including cricketing bodies and educational institutions like IIT Jodhpur and NLU Jodhpur. She also serves as counsel for High Courts, PSUs such as National Fertilizer Limited, and private entities like Texmaco. With a unique blend of litigation, advisory work, and academics, she has developed course curricula for institutions and focuses on the legal aspects of business for management programs.
Brinda Ghosh
With extensive experience in educational leadership, she now serves as the Director of Training at Gyanshree School (formerly the Principal) in Noida. Former Principal at JG International School and Ecole Globale International Girls' School. During her 10 years at Welham Girls' High School, she effectively led the English Department and took on the role of House Mistress. She was part of the founding team at Madura Coats Vikasaa School, contributing to establishing a strong educational foundation.
Amrita Burman
A passionate educator who believes that education is the only way to change India's destiny, Mrs. Amrita Burman has been associated with the Sunbeam Group of Educational Institutions for over thirty years. She holds a Master's in Political Science and an MBA from Kolkata. She has completed her certificate course in advanced educational leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and has developed strategies for online teaching and learning.
Syed Junaid Altaf Bukhari
Promoter & Group Executive Director - FIL Industries | Fellow - Kamalnayan Bajaj Fellowship | Member - EO, Aspen Global Leadership Network | Chairperson - CII, FICCI, and IFCCI. He is the President of The Doon School Old Boys' Society. An entrepreneur passionate about education and learning, Junaid champions the spirit of an aristocracy of service, as envisioned by the founders of The Doon School, and is helping to build institutions like the Arthur Foot Academy near Dehradun.
Dr Alok Ahuja
Dr. Ahuja, a distinguished alumnus of The Doon School, is an esteemed member of The Doon School Old Boys' Society and the Indian Public Schools Society. His dedication to community service is reflected in his medical practice and role in The Impact Project, where he leverages resources to effect positive change. Dr. Ahuja has also held significant positions in various prestigious medical and educational institutions, including the Medical Council of India and HNB Garhwal University of Medical Sciences.
Ravi Santlani
Ravi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the education sector. As co-founder and CEO of Scoonews, he has transformed how news is shared in the education community. With over 15 years in media, Ravi excels in content creation, strategic planning, and business development. His leadership has established Scoonews as a trusted platform for educators, parents, and students, making him a valuable asset to the board.