The Team
Meet Our Advisors
Tarun Thakral
Advisor
A name that defines passion, dedication, influence and inspiration, Tarun Thakral currently holds a position of COO at Le Meridien, New Delhi (a unit of C J International Hotels’ Group) and have impressive career graph that includes challenging position at Le Meridien Etoile Paris in 1990 and Le Meridien Newport Beach California in 1992. Alumni of IHM Chennai, and MBA in International Hospitality Management, Paris, he has many laurels in his profession including being a youngest General Manager at the age of 31.
His passion for Vintage cars and philatelic collections, culminated in setting up privately owned HERITAGE TRANSPORT MUSEUM in December 2013, having a mammoth area of 90,000 sq.ft. in four-storeyed space, housing more than 130 precious and rare vintage vehicles and a rail saloon.
Dr. Kaynat Kazi
Advisor
Dr. Kaynat Kazi is an author, travel correspondent, Photographer, blogger, Storyteller and above all a Solo female traveler. Her enthusiasm for travel and love for writing finds expression in her photography too that paved way for Rahagiri -- India’s first Hindi travel photography blog. It is not just a blog showcasing the locales, heritages, historical places that Dr. Kazi has traversed but present a beautiful tapestry of her dreams and aspirations.
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Dr. Kazi completed her PhD in Hindi from Agra University and is a trained journalist besides being nominated as Photography Expert of Local Art Committee of RBI; heading the Panel of experts in Holiday IQ and ADTOI.
Hemendra Gupta
Advisor
A Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary by Profession with practical acquaintance of 25 years in Corporate at various levels in Finance/Accounts Department including LIC of India; Doctor Morepen Limited; and Paramount Group of Companies.
Presently working as a Partner in "Agarwal & Gupta Associates" --- an Audit firm of Chartered Accountants, providing consultancy in Finance, Accounts and Corporate Management. Primarily supporting MSME and Start-up Entities in their business endeavor.
Membership and Associations
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WASME --- World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises – Mentor for India Chapter
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Mentor for Start-ups: SSCBS Innovation & Incubation Foundation (SIIF) ---- A company promoted by Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi)
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Mentor ---- Unnat Bharat Abhiyan run by IIT Delhi
Ms. Roopal Pandya
Advisor
Roopal Pandya has devoted over two decades to the field education with Masters Degree. In her long and illustrious career, she has contributed to the sphere of education and varied roles – teacher, trainer and school administrator and has held prestigious positions like Principal, Head Mistress and Head of the School.
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This experience has enriched her deep understanding of varied curriculum of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka State Board, ICSE & CBSE. This has resulted in multi dimensional and cross curriculum approach picking up the best from all the streams.
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She believes to create an environment that achieves equity for all students and ensures that each student is a successful learner, and is fully respected and learns to respect others.
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Meet Our Board of Trustees
Pronab Kumar Sarkar
Founder Trustee
A veteran in Tourism Industry for over 35 years, Mr. Sarkar is the Managing Director Swagatam Tour Ltd. and President-IATO besides having advisory role in various institutions and NGOs
Vijay Wadhwa
Founder Trustee & President
Have practical acquaintance of over 40 years in Hospitality, FMCG & Liaison Services and presently full-time Hospitality Projects and Management Consultant.
Shanu Wadhwa
Founder Trustee
Social and Human Rights activist, She is holding various executive positions with number of NGOs and Associations in and around Delhi for over a decade.
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