KALI PRASAD GADIRAJU, Chairman, is a former Regional Managing Partner
at EY, one of the top global consulting firms. His illustrious career at EY,
coupled with his academic credentials including global certifications, CIA,
CFE and CISA, forms the backbone of his strategic vision for making
EThames, number one college in the city. Kali Prasad actively engages in
mentorship and teaching, utilizing his professional experiences to guide
students toward achieving personal and professional success. First of a
kind, unique initiatives like Ubuntu, a student mastermind group, and the
Personal Success course he runs are cornerstones of our curriculum, to
build the overall personality of the students.
He is actively involved in designing the pedagogical structure, faculty
development, bringing industry faculty and ensuring the students receive
world class education. As part of this vision, we have global partnerships
with Coursera, Harvard Business Publishing Education and Pearson
Education to give the globally best education to our students.
SANDEEP KUMAR, Managing Director,
EThames Global, brings over 25 years
of experience from renowned firms
like Anderson, EY, and Deloitte. A
Chartered Accountant, All India Rank
22, and a university topper, his
academic and professional journey
enriches his teaching and
mentorship, preparing students to
excel in the corporate world. As the
Dean of our Executive Education
division, his role goes beyond
teaching; he shapes the curriculum
to ensure it is reflective of the current
industry standards and future trends.
His personal involvement in the
development of workshops and
mentorship programs ensures that
students gain not only academic
knowledge but also practical insights
into the business world.
NILANJAN CHATTERJEE, Dean of
School of Applied Technology, has a
vast background in technology,
having worked in senior leadership
roles at global IT firms like PWC, TCS,
and Infosys. His deep understanding
of technology, enriched by his
experiences in India and the US,
guides the curriculum and teaching
methodologies in our technology
programs, ensuring they are aligned
with industry standards. He mentors
the BCA students on Data Science
and Analytics.
CHARAN KUMAR B, Executive Advisor,
is not only a practicing Chartered
Accountant but also an expert in
cybersecurity and enterprise
governance. He is the Managing
Director of Fernhill Associates,
Toranto, Canada, a leading
accounting and advisory services
firm. His professional journey
through global businesses enriches
our curriculum, particularly in the
fields of operations management,
cybersecurity and e-commerce
management. Charan's seminars
and interactive sessions demystify
complex subjects, preparing
students for the challenges of the
digital age.
PROF. VISHNU NAGADEVARAYA,
former Dean of Indian Institute of
Management (IIM) Bangalore, brings
over four decades of experience in
world class business academia. He is
an expert in data sciences and
currently teaches at top global
business schools like ISB and IIMs. He
is actively involved in faculty
development, designing new age
teaching methods and also in the
curriculum design for Data Analytics
and Data Sciences specialisations.
VIIVECK VERMA, an Adjunct
Professor, is known for his leadership
and personal development
workshops. As a business coach,
investor, mentor, and social impact
leader, his sessions are designed to
prepare students for leadership roles,
emphasizing the importance of soft
skills alongside academic prowess.
His sessions on leadership and
entrepreneurship are designed to
equip students with the skills needed
to navigate the challenges of the
business world with confidence and
strategic insight.
YVV RAGHAVA, Dean for Healthcare
Management, brings insights from
his three decades of leadership
experience in the industry as CEO
and consultant for healthcare
industry. His focus on emotional
intelligence and communication
skills is essential for students aspiring
to make an impact in leadership and
management.
SRINIVASARAO PATTURU, Dean,
EThames Global, School of Design,
alumnus of National Institute of
Design, is a renowned design guru
having designed blockbuster
products for leading companies. He
not only excels in design but also a
passionate teacher. He teaches
design thinking for our students and
guides the students with
entrepreneurial ideas.
GURU PRIYA VAJJAH, CFO and
Director-HR, EThames Global, Fellow
Chartered Accountant (FCA), Ex
Genpact and former Partner of
Premagopal & Co is passionate
about helping the students build
their careers particularly in
commerce and accountancy. She is
actively involved in mentoring the
B.Com students and getting them
internship opportunities from
accounting firms.
ASHISH CHADHA, MBA (IIM,Mumbai),
Head of Executive Education division
of EThames College, is a serial
entrepreneur and passionate trainer.
After spending about 10 years in the
professional services industry, he
ventured into start-up ecosystem
and helped build businesses in
media & branding, foods and
logistics areas. He teaches
Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing,
MS Office and Personality
development at Ethames College.
PROF SATYA KIRAN SASTRY, MBA
(Cambridge College, UK), Vice
President-Strategic Initiatives has
over 20 years of experience in
Training Design & Delivery and
Leadership Development. He is a
well-known orator and has been a
guest speaker at many prestigious
institutions like Indian Institute of
Management, Bangalore. He is also a
sought-after moderator for national
and international level conferences
and has even moderated sessions
featuring renowned speakers like Sir
Jeffery Archer and Shashi Tharoor. An
internationally certified mind coach
and a TEDx speaker, he takes care of
the strategic initiatives for EThames
Global, aimed at bringing unique
value to the students. He also
manages one of its kind initiatives of
EThames College like UbuntU,
Leadership Series, Career Guidance
series etc. He takes our students to
participate in prestigious events and
explore them to the who is who in the
industry.
MANISH JHA is a Senior Director,
Technical Support and Operations at
High Radius, a global tech company,
and leads a global team serving
more than 800 companies across
the world. He is an alumnus of JNU,
New Delhi and did many certification
courses from prestigious institutions
like ISD and IIMs. He is also a patent
holder and is passionate about
teaching. Manish is a guest faculty at
EThames, teaching Harvard and
Technology courses.