Governing Council

Our Council emphasises governance, which involves how an organization operates and holds its people accountable. Key aspects include ethics, risk management, compliance, and administration.
Rajinder Pal Devgan
A distinguished educationist with over five decades of experience as a school leader in India and abroad, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise as an administrator, athlete, and teacher advocate. His commitment to the My Good School philosophy, which emphasises each individual's personal and social growth with the dedicated support of educators and belief in experiential learning and learning beyond the confines of traditional classrooms, is genuinely inspiring from his role as House Master and Dean at The Doon School to his position as a member of the Board of Governors at Welham Boys' School.

Sanjay Jain
His focus is primarily on M&A and equity fundraising from private and public markets. Before this, he worked extensively in Corporate Finance at Rabo Bank Cofounder India (6 years), PWC (2 years), Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited (6 years) and J.M. Financial (2 years). He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Diploma from ICFAI in India. 

Prof. Anupam Sibal
MD, FIMSA, FIAP, FRCP (Glasg), FRCP (Lon), FRCPCH, FAAP President, Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO); Group Medical Director, Apollo Hospitals Group; Senior Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals; Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia; Member, Asia - Pacific Advisory Council of Joint Commission International (JCI); Author of The National Best Seller "Is "our Child Ready to Face the World?". A "paediatrician for twenty-five years, trained in India and the U.K. Has published more than one hundred articles in the medical literature; serves on the editorial board of three journals; has edited a textbook of paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology.

Prof. Peter Church OAM
Chairperson AFG Venture Group. Peter has a B.Com (UNSW), LLB (Sydney), LLM (London) and LHD (Sri Sharada, Delhi). He was born in Sydney and has spent almost his entire career as a lawyer and corporate adviser in Southeast Asia and India. In 1994, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) by the Australian Government for promoting Business between Australia and South East Asia. He has been appointed an Adjunct Professor at Curtin Business School, a Distinguished Professor at Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management in New Delhi and a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai. He holds several directorships in listed and unlisted companies and has written many books on Asia. Some years ago, he commenced producing an oral history podcast on the lives of elderly Myanmar citizens born during the British colonial period who have lived through tumultuous times since then. He is interested in the philosophy of Buddhism and was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Myanmar in 1995.  

Jugjiv Singh
Director of Marksharks has 37 years + 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 smaller Indian organisations like Tahiliani Design 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
Advocate on the Record Supreme Court of India. Dr. Mathur was a regular practitioner before the Hon'ble Court and represented parties like Cricketing bodies, educational institutions like IITJodhpur, NLU-Jodhpur, BPUT-Orissa, Maharana Pratap Agricultural University, Gujarat University, Jodhpur University, Private Engineering and Medicine colleges of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Orissa. She is counsel for various High Courts, PSUs like National Fertilizer Limited, State instrumentalists like Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation and leading private groups like Texmaco. Dr. Mathur is a rare combination of litigation and advisory work and academics. She designed a course curriculum for various programs at various institutions. Her expertise in the academic field lies in providing structured programs for management institutions that deal with the legal aspects of the business.

Brinda Ghosh
With extensive experience in educational leadership, she now serves as the Director of Training at Gyanshree School (former Principal) in Noida and held the position of Principal at both 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. 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 it is only through education that India's destiny can change, Mrs. Amrita Burman has been associated with the Sunbeam Group of Educational Institutions for over 3decades now. She holds a Masters Degree in Political Science and has done her MBA both from Kolkata. She has done her Certificate course in Advanced Educational Leadership from Harvard Graduate school of Education and Developing Strategies of Online Teaching and Learning from Harvard Graduate school of Education. 

Dr Alok Ahuja

Dr. Ahuja is a distinguished alumnus of The Doon School and an esteemed member of both The Doon School Old Boys’ Society and the Indian Public Schools Society. His commitment to community service is evident through his noteworthy contributions as a medical practitioner, where he has consistently demonstrated a dedication to improving the health and well-being of those he serves. As a key driver behind The Impact Project of The Doon School Old Boys’ Society, Dr. Ahuja is pivotal in leveraging resources and expertise to effect positive change within the community. His leadership in this initiative showcases his unwavering passion for making a difference in people’s lives. Dr. Ahuja has held significant positions within several prestigious medical and educational institutions - Executive Council and the Governing Body of the Medical Council of India, Executive Council of HNB Garhwal University of Medical Sciences, Board of Governors of UP University of Medical Sciences in Saifai, Uttar Pradesh.


Ravi Santlani
A seasoned professional with a strong background in the education sector. As the co-founder and CEO of Scoonews, Ravi has been instrumental in revolutionising how news and information are disseminated in the education community. With over 15 years of experience in the media industry, Ravi brings expertise in content creation, strategic planning, and business development. His visionary leadership has helped Scoonews become a trusted platform for educators, parents, and students. Ravi's commitment to promoting quality education and his ability to adapt to changing trends make him an invaluable asset to the board.