The Learning Forward India Board members attend the GSA Monthly Meetings once a quarter: September, December, March, and June.
The seven-member LFIN Board focuses on Governance, which includes the system through which an organisation controls and operates and the mechanisms by which it and its people are held accountable. Ethics, risk management, compliance, and administration are all aspects of governance.
Rajinder Pal Devgan
Distinguished educationist with over five decades of experience as a school leader in India and abroad, 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 truly 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.
Sandeep Dutt
Founder of Learning Forward India. Skilled and passionate School Improvement Coach with a proven track record of transforming educational institutions. Background in education and instructional design, a wealth of knowledge and experience. Experience with diverse schools nationwide, providing targeted support and guidance to help them achieve their goals. Core expertise lies in analysing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing evidence-based strategies for schoolwide success.
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.
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.
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.
Ravi Santlani
A seasoned professional with a strong background in the education sector. As the cofounder 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.