Advisory Board

Rajinder Pal Devgan

Chairman Learning Forward India, is an experienced educationist with over five decades of experience as a school leader in India and abroad, he combines expertise as an administrator, athlete, and teacher advocate. His inspiring commitment to the Good Schools Alliance emphasises personal and social growth through experiential learning. He has served as House Master and Dean at The Doon School and is a member of the Board of Governors at Welham Boys' School.

Sanjay Jain

His primary focus is on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and equity fundraising from both private and public markets. Previously, he worked extensively in Corporate Finance at Rabo Bank Co-founder 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. 

Heather Lageman

A career professional learning expert in educator leadership, dedicated to supporting the professional development and cultivation of inspired and innovative learners through her work with nonprofits. She has served as the President of the Learning Forward Maryland Affiliate and Chair of the Learning Forward Foundation. Heather believes in empowering students, educators and leaders by providing spaces to engage in coaching opportunities, core values exploration, cultivation of curiosity, and customised learning experiences to enhance their growth and development on life’s journey. 

Peter George Kaye AM ESM 

Peter is the CEO of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award – Australia, appointed in 2012 after 33 years of volunteer service with the Award. He founded Consultgroup, an international corporate governance and HR consultancy, and has held various director and chair positions, including with Community First Credit Union and SIDS and Kids (now Red Nose Foundation). Since 1992, he has been involved in microfinance, establishing credit unions in nine South Pacific countries and earning the Father Ganey Award in Fiji. Peter has also contributed to projects in the Solomon Islands, including the Y-Fin project and the setup of Duke of Edinburgh's Award Units.

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 at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals; Clinical Professor, Macquarie University, Sydney; Member, Asia-Pacific Advisory Council of Joint Commission International (JCI); Author of the bestseller "Is Our Child Ready to Face the World?" A paediatrician with 25 years of experience, trained in India and the UK, with over 100 published articles and editorial roles in three journals.

Prof. Peter Church OAM

Peter is the Chairperson of AFG Venture Group and holds a B.Com, LL.B., L.L.M., and L.H.D. 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

The Director of Marksharks has 37 years of experience in the corporate sector, specialising in sales, marketing, and business operations in India and overseas. A management graduate, Jugjiv completed his AMP at Harvard and has worked with large multinational companies, such as DuPont/ICI, as well as large Indian companies like Ballarpur Industries, across a broad range of Industries, Including Chemicals, Paper, Certification, Home Comfort, Fashion, and Education. He is a director of the ed-tech startup Marksharks and the 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 Fertiliser 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 the establishment of a strong educational foundation.

Amrita Burman

A passionate educator who believes that education is the key to changing 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. 

Ravi Santlani

Founder & CEO at ScooNews | Mad About Ed | Edbank | Source Scholarships. His bio on LinkedIn reads, 'As a school dropout who has navigated the turbulent waters of entrepreneurship for over 30 years, encountering numerous setbacks before truly finding my path, I am now dedicated to transforming the educational landscape.' At the helm of ScooNews, an education media house focused on the school sector, I challenge outdated teaching methods and advocate for groundbreaking approaches to learning.