UNIVERSAL EDUCATION - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Advisors
- President Emeritus and Regents' Professor at the University of West Georgia, USA
Dr. Sethna is the first person of Indian origin ever to become president of an American university, the University of West Georgia. He has won recognition in instructional innovation in nationwide competitions, among others, and has been personally honored by Universities and University Presidents in China, Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, and countries in Europe. He will bring his immense experience to strengthen the learner-centric curriculum at Universal.
Job Titles:
- Ex Physio Indian Cricket Team, HOD Physiotherapy Nanavati Hospital
Dr. Irani is a well-known name in the field of physiotherapy and sports medicine. In the last 3 decades, Dr Irani has contributed immensely towards the science of physiotherapy and towards the well-being of people. At Universal, he will bring his decades of experience and passion for physiotherapy to strengthen the physical education program and the sportsman spirit in our students.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Advisors
- Education Counselor & Author
- First Indian Counselor
Dr. Mandhana is the first Indian counselor to attend the prestigious Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions. He is also a proud alumnus of UCLA and the University of Cambridge. At Universal he will help in creating the counseling program to help students with their education, career and life purpose.
Mr. Lall is an acknowledged leader in the education fraternity. He is best known for his pioneering transformative ideas in education (concepts like day-boarding & iPads in classrooms), his outstanding commitment to public policy, his exemplary dedication to charities like the Terry Fox Foundation, and his stewardship of a community of 40,000+ current annual students and 4,000+ employees of Universal Education.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Advisors
- President, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal & Chancellor, NMIMS
Mr. Amrishbhai Patel is one of the tallest education leaders in India. He is the President of SVKM & Chancellor of SVKM's NMIMS University. Mr. Amrishbhai Patel's emphasis has always been on practical aspects in the field of education such as research, employability, skill development, and all-round development.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Advisors
- Managing Partner at M Capital Group
Mr. Christian Mouchbahani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, is a recognized reference in the world of merchant banking, private equity, investment banking and asset management, having held several senior regional and international positions, and board roles in the US, Europe and the Middle East with institutions like Jefferies, Paribas, BNP Paribas, Morgan, Dubai Bank and TNI. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BS in Economics from New York University.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Advisors
- Ceo, Collegepond
Suraj Bajaj has spent a significant part of his life in the US. Having completed his undergraduate dual degree from the University of Pennsylvania, i.e., Bachelor of Science from the Wharton School of Business and Bachelor of Arts from College of Arts and Sciences, and his MBA from Columbia Business School. At Universal, he will bring his years of experience and expertise to guide students to plan their careers and reach new heights in life.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Advisors
- Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapist, Trainer, Professional Athlete
Dr. Sonni is a renowned physiotherapist, fitness trainer and national master-level gold medalist sprinter. She is an Indian and Australian national board-certified rehab specialist. She will bring her limitless experience to strengthen the health & fitness curriculum at Universal.