Distinguished Educator, Academic Leader, and Author
With over 40 years of experience, Dr. S. Anilkumar has transformed education as the former Principal of SSMRV College, achieving A Grade NAAC accreditation, 96% placements, and increased admissions. An author of 17 books, he has mentored 6 Ph.D. and 31 M.Phil. scholars, with research presented at Griffith and Harvard Universities. A member of academic bodies like Bangalore University’s Academic Council, he champions holistic education.
Seasoned Academic Leader and Professional
With over 35 years of experience across both industry and education, Dr. Bharatish Rao is a distinguished leader in the fields of finance, management, and academia. Beginning his career in 1985 as an Accounts Officer with multinational companies like Henkel Corporation, Dr. Rao transitioned into higher education in 2000. He has held key leadership positions as Director at Dayanandasagar Institutions, Principal at SRN Adarsh Jain College, and Secretary and Principal at RVD College of Management and Information Technology.
Chartered Accountant & PGP-EM, IIM Bangalore
Arjun Vardaraj, a Chartered Accountant and PGP-EM graduate from IIM Bangalore, is an
accomplished educator and entrepreneur with 13+ years of experience in finance and
management. As the founder of Arivu Educational Consulting, he has partnered with
leading institutions like Manipal University and Christ University, impacting over 8,000
students. Recognized twice by CIMA UK as Best Tutor for Management Accounting, he
has also guided Arivu to achieve Gold Partner status for ACCA training. Additionally, he
serves as a financial advisor to startups and a global advisor for the Association of
Forensic Accountants, driving innovation in education and finance.
