Akkamahadevi Melligeri is the Chairperson of the School Board, Altum Trust. With her vision to improve access to quality education, her relentless focus on bringing in global education standards and effective decision-making forms the foundation of Indus Altum International School.
She is also the Chairperson of the Aequs Foundation, directing the CSR and philanthropy programs of Aequs. Under her aegis, Aequs Foundation has initiated multiple social impact programs to provide better education, health, and hygiene to the underprivileged children of various schools in and around Belagavi.
Akkamahadevi Melligeri is a permanent trustee of the Hindu temple in Woodlands, Texas. She is also serving as a Member of the Advisory board of Pratham, Houston, since 2016.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the KLE College of Engineering.
Mr. Aravind Melligeri is a member of the School Board, Altum Trust. His entrepreneurial experience and exceptional foresight add value to the strategy, overall performance, and success of
Indus Altum International School.
He is also the Chairman and CEO of Aequs Inc. Mr. Aravind’s vision of creating a global ecosystem, driving scale, and efficiency has become a glorious reality today, through organic growth, collaborations, partnerships, acquisitions, and the spirit of innovation in all endeavors. His acumen and continued guidance have helped realize Aequs’ vision, values, and vitality.
Mr. Aravind is a Board member of QuEST Clobal, a company he co-founded in 1997. He is also the Chairperson of the ground-breaking toy cluster in Koppal under the Government of Karnataka’s, Vision Group project.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, and a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State
University. Aravind has been the recipient of the “Young Achiever Award” by the Indo-American Community and the “Super Entrepreneur 2019” award by The Machinist (India) magazine.
Rajeev Kaul is a member of the School Board, Altum Trust. He brings with him a wealth of experience spanning nearly three decades. His strategic and management expertise helps steer the Indus Altum International School towards setting the gold
standard in providing international quality of education and enhance the efficacy of its operations.
He is the CEO of Aequs and has been instrumental in setting up the country’s first aerospace manufacturing ecosystem in Belagavi, Karnataka. Rajeev’s exceptional commitment and dedication towards driving business growth and expansion
globally have taken Aequs from strength to strength.
Before joining Aequs, he worked with QuEST Clobal, providing support and guidance to operational leadership on financial matters.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Delhi University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
A soldier-scholar of the Indian Army, Lt. General Arjun Ray, PVSM, VSM (Retd.) has a wide range of experiences in matters of defence and conflict management. Deeply committed to social transformation, he is also the CEO/MD of the Indus Trust and provides vision and strategic direction to all Indus International Schools and Institutions.
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He is responsible for long-term perspective planning, leadership training, teachers' development programmes, innovation in education, aligning parents with children and community, and implementing the Trust's social responsibilities. Under his leadership, Indus International has become a premier institution in Bangalore.
General Ray graduated from the prestigious Staff College at Camberley, UK, and served as India’s Deputy Military Advisor in London. On his last assignment prior to retirement, he commanded the newly raised 14 Corps in Ladakh. His success in forestalling insurgency in the region by winning over alienated communities into the nation's mainstream was nationally and internationally acclaimed
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Prior to building and leading one of the top boarding schools in India, as a part of Operation Sadbhavana (Goodwill), he set up 13 schools, 11 Women's Empowerment Centers, and 60 Adult Education Centers for non-literate women along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. He provided free education and pastoral care to 125 Ladakhi girls in Bangalore colleges.
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General Ray was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, the highest honour in the armed forces for distinguished service. His success story in ‘change leadership’ has been selected as a case study for business and management schools in India. A dynamic leader, his foresight and intellect has led him to mould Indus into a stellar educational institution and a top-ranked international school in Bangalore.
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In his second calling – International school education – he is of the firm belief that the purpose of education in the 21st century is to prepare the child for life. Teachers must facilitate a nurturing environment to draw out the potential in every child, especially in residential schools in India, which are a home away from home.
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He deemed this possible, by instilling in teachers and students core leadership competencies, such as innovation, persuasive communication, critical thinking, grit and more. This equips them to design their future in a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous). It is a vision that sets the bar high among the world’s top International Schools.
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Under his leadership, thirteen institutions including the three IB Schools, Indus Altum International School affiliated, to Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), the School of Leadership, the Indus Training and Research Institute, ‘Start-up you’ school, Five Early Learning Centres, and the International Community School, which is the world’s first equal opportunity school, have been set up.
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IB World has recently acknowledged General Ray as one of six IB World School Leaders for rethinking education and making a high-quality education affordable to the underprivileged. Education World has named him one of the 50 game-changers in the education scenario in India. He was also awarded the White Swan Education Award for the ‘Most Influential Leader 2015-16’, in India. With his radical vision, Indus International has become an example for schools in Bangalore and throughout the country.
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General Ray also won the Brainfeed Lifetime Achievement Award (2017-18) for his outstanding contribution to the field of education by elevating standards in imparting quality education to next generation learners.
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General Ray has three interests – reading, writing, and speaking on leadership. His first book, Kashmir Diary: The Psychology of Military, helps to understand the mind and motivation of a terrorist. The second book, Peace is Everybody’s Business: Strategy for Conflict Prevention, is a treatise in conflict-prevention and has just been published by SAGE Publications. This book was inspired by General Ray’s experience in bringing lasting peace in Ladakh.
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Lt. General Arjun Ray has been awarded the Education Today Lifetime Achievement Award 2018 for his highly acclaimed contribution in the field of education. He is an exemplary learner, teacher and leader with a vision and strategies to bring innovation in education.
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For more information on General Ray, you may please visit. www.generalarjunray.com
Dr. Sarojini Rao is an accomplished educational leader who has a profound impact on the academic landscape. Her exemplary tenure as Principal of Indus International School, Bangalore has been marked by exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Dr. Rao's educational philosophy is rooted in fostering a culture of academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and holistic development. Her expertise encompasses curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, and leadership development, with a nuanced understanding of the complexities of contemporary education.
Dr. Rao has spearheaded numerous groundbreaking initiatives that have redefined the educational paradigm. Notably, she has been the driving force behind the Collaborative Learning Model, a paradigm-shifting initiative that forms the cornerstone of education at The Indus Trust. This innovative model embodies a synergistic tripartite collaboration between Artificial Intelligence, Human Intelligence, and the student, empowering learners to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with agility and discernment.
Under Dr. Rao's visionary leadership, Indus International School Bangalore has achieved unparalleled success, including being ranked the premier international school in India for thirteen consecutive years. Her tenure has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence, innovative pedagogical practices, and a steadfast commitment to nurturing compassionate and visionary global citizens.
As the Deputy CEO of The Indus Trust, Dr. Rao will shape the educational landscape and drive innovation across the Indus ecosystem.
Ms. Vijeta Sinha is an experienced and passionate educational leader with over 25 years of experience in teaching, curriculum design, and academic leadership across leading national and international education systems. Her experience spans IB and Cambridge international programmes as well as the ICSE and CBSE national curricula, giving her a strong understanding of academic rigor, curriculum coherence, and effective assessment practices. She is recognised for her goal-driven approach and her ability to lead strategic academic initiatives that strengthen programme design and improve student learning outcomes.
Over the years, she has held key leadership roles including Head of Academics, IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, and MYP Coordinator. She has also served as Chair of the IBDP Pune and Hyderabad Networks and is a member of the IB Educator Network (IBEN). In addition, she has contributed as faculty for the IB Educator Certificate Programme at the University of Windsor, supporting the professional learning and development of educators and contributing to the growth of IB teaching communities
Ms. Sinha holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Management, a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University, and certifications in Adaptive Schools and Cognitive Coaching. She is currently pursuing doctoral research focused on educational transformation and future-ready learning. Her work reflects strong strategic planning capabilities and a consistent track record of leading curriculum improvement initiatives at the school level.
Her leadership focuses on building strong academic cultures where intellectual rigor, inquiry, and innovation shape the learning experience. She places strong emphasis on empowering teachers and creating environments in which students develop critical thinking, curiosity, and the confidence to engage with complex ideas and real-world challenges.
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