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Board of Advisors

Ms. Asha Yadav

Board Advisor – Operations and Business Excellence

Ms. Asha has built an extensive career in academic administration and leadership over more than two decades spanning academic administration, policy development, and institutional governance. She has successfully guided both school and higher education systems, driving excellence through strategic planning, quality benchmarks, and leadership mentoring. An accomplished scholar with advanced degrees in history, including a Gold Medal in her master’s program, she is also the author of Bhakti Movement and Women, reflecting her deep engagement with cultural and social studies. Her expertise covers academic operations, regulatory compliance, program development, and strategic institutional growth. As an advisor, she offers visionary guidance to help shape impactful, future-ready education initiatives.

Mr. Aneesh Kumar

Board Advisor – Operations and Business Excellence

Aneesh Kumar serves as our Board Advisor, bringing a strong foundation in global operations management and supply chain leadership. As an accomplished Operations Director with experience spanning Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and India, Aneesh knows exactly how to optimise and scale operations across industries at an international level. A graduate of Vellore Institute of Technology and currently advancing his expertise at the Warwick Business School, Aneesh’s career has included leadership roles at organisations such as Al Kawther Steel & Building Factory W.L.L. and African + Eastern, where he managed complex operations, procurement, and customer service functions. Known for his calm, focused leadership style and entrepreneurial spirit, he has consistently built operational frameworks that enhance efficiency and create sustainable value for businesses. His insights play a key role in shaping our operations, within our own group and in our consultancies, we offer to clients seeking advisory in operational execution and business performance. His commitment to precision, strategic planning, and cross-cultural management strengthens Ankem Group’s mission to deliver world-class business solutions across industries.

Mr. Rath

Board Advisor – Guest Experience and Global Hospitality

Mr Rath serves as a key Board Advisor at Ankem Group, representing the finest traditions of global hospitality leadership. Anjan has built his expertise through professional experiences with some of the world’s best hospitality brands, including The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Anjan is a graduate of one of the world’s finest institutions for hospitality education, the Swiss Hotel Management School in Switzerland. Throughout his international journey across Switzerland, the United States, and India, he has developed a strong operational mastery in luxury management and food and beverage services and a rare ability to connect effortlessly with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Having travelled extensively and experienced hospitality expectations across different parts of the world, he brings an intuitive understanding of what makes guests feel valued, comfortable, and genuinely cared for a sensitivity that only true hospitality professionals master over time. His natural adaptability of creating memorable guest journeys reflects a true understanding of guest experience at the highest levels. His insights help shape our guest experience framework across our various verticals. His understanding of luxury standards, client satisfaction, and cross-cultural service excellence continues to strengthen Ankem Group’s position as a trusted name for world-class service experiences.

Mr. Manyam

Board Advisor – Tech, Research and AI

Mr. Dhanush Reddy Manyam is an emerging leader in business strategy, market research, and tech driven insights, with a strong academic foundation and diverse industry exposure. A bright graduate of Warwick Business School, he combines analytical thinking with a global perspective on innovation and digital transformation. With hands-on experience across market research, business development, marketing analytics, and HR-tech solutions, Mr. Reddy brings a unique cross-functional understanding to technology adoption and AI-powered decision-making. His work has involved translating complex data into actionable strategies, improving user experience, and driving product-market fit. A graduate in Economics, Public Administration, and Political Science from Osmania University, He integrates social sciences insight with modern AI and business frameworks to deliver practical, ethical, and future-focused technology guidance. 

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