Ragini Kayal: Redefining Eastern India's Real Estate With Branding, Retail And Social Impact
By: Ragini Kayal, Project Manager, Galaxy City
Reekrit Serai , Managing Director, Satluj Group Of Schools
Today, while University College London is renowned globally for its academic excellence and innovative approach to education, the Institute of Education (IOE), which is part of University College London, is making its mark as a global leader in educational research and leadership. Each year, the institute attracts students from all across the globe, including India. Indian students have long been drawn to UCL, seeking to expand their knowledge and contribute to a diverse academic environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and global leadership.
One such individual who has embraced these values of UCL is Reekrit Serai, the Managing Director of Satluj Group of Schools. Reekrit’s professional journey spans several industries including media, IT, pharmaceuticals, and financial services, where he cultivated resilience, adaptability, and a focus on innovation.
Ragini Kayal: Redefining Eastern India's Real Estate With Branding, Retail And Social Impact
By: Ragini Kayal, Project Manager, Galaxy City
Collaboration and More Collaboration
By: Sujith Vasudevan, Managing Editor
Home to more than 50,000 students from 150 countries, the University College London (UCL) has always been at the forefront of educational prowess. However, over the past decade, this
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Ashish is a seasoned IT and digital transformation leader, who is leading the financial inclusion initiative with an aim to reach out to the next 100 million rural
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With over 26 years of experience, Shailendra Kumar Nigam is a quality-focused production professional. He excels in textile machinery handling, from production to maintenance and quality control.
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Top 10 Indian Leaders From University College London Alumni - 2025
University College London (UCL), established in 1826, is a globally recognized institution and has developed an alumni network that is global, inclusive, and growing, including many Indian graduates now in leadership positions. An international university focusing on academic excellence, research, and innovation, we have prepared students to excel in their respective fields in many industries.
"Indian alumni from UCL have seamlessly blended academic excellence with entrepreneurial spirit, driving meaningful change in business and society"
UCL Indian graduates are leaders in finance, technology, academia, health care, and public policy, and deal with leadership and management functions in corporate positions, government, and entrepreneurial endeavours in society. Their leadership roles worldwide indicate UCL's cross-disciplinary ethos strengthens leadership capacity. Many Indian alumni have been impactful in India's economic and social progress through their global experiences and education driving innovation and reform in policy. The growth in Indian alumni has been impressive and many have leveraged professional social networks to provide mentoring and collaboration. UCL alumni initiatives have supported the exchange of knowledge investment and engagement in cross-sector business opportunities to elevate India-UK business. Graduates of UCL are recognized as leaders so new global students become motivated to engage and pursue higher education and careers at UCL.
ndian alumni encounter challenges like regulatory complexities, socio-economic disparities, and reconciling global best practices with local market perspectives, as well as adjusting to a continually evolving technological landscape and shifting geopolitical realities. However, Indian alumni are resilient and adaptive and ultimately, these common challenges are resolved each day by developing innovations that contribute to the industry and society. UCL Indian alumni's existing impacts on industry are being recognized on an increasing basis, illustrating the role of UCL in helping foster global leaders. The growing contributions by Indian alumni demonstrate the need for a strong academic foundation to bring about a positive impact on a global scale.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Indian Leaders From University College London Alumni - 2025' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
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Anushka Mathur, Founder & Principal | Renaissance Bridge Capital | With nearly ten years of experience in asset management, data analytics, and various other fields, she leverages her industry expertise and leadership skills to facilitate the firm's ongoing growth |
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Gaurav Kant, Managing Director | Zoom Communications | With over 15 years of experience across private, non-profit, and public sectors in India and the United States, she excels in navigating ambiguity, business development, negotiation, and crisis management |
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Gautam Mitra, Owner & Chairman | OptiRisk Systems | He has expertise in the area of operational research, with a particular focus on computational optimization and modelling, and also specializes in the domains of computational optimization, risk analytics, and modeling |
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Madhav Bhatia , Director | Shivalik Buildtech | He possesses a strong experience in the construction sector, specializing in site planning, strategic and financial management, and has a proven ability in stakeholder liaising and client relations |
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Ragini Kayal, Project Manager | Galaxy City | Her professional path encompasses branding, retail strategy, and team building, as she is diligently advancing the creation of innovative projects that merge commerce, community, and sustainability |
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Reekrit Serai , Managing Director | Satluj Group of Schools | He promotes transformative education and lifelong learning, leveraging his experience in diverse fields including media, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and financial services |
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Rukmini Banerji , Founder | The Growing Giraffe | With a background in law, she effectively merges resilience and innovation to address deficiencies in the food industry, with her commitment to offering healthy and nutritious choices for families |
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Sharad Khandelwal, Founder & CEO | SentiSum | With a wealth of experience in the software development and capital markets, he has demonstrating exceptional skills in requirement analysis, software management, distributed systems, low latency, and various other areas |
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Soam Sachdeva , Director | Sachdeva College | With a background in managing complex projects and a commitment to social impact, he has led initiatives to provide life-changing opportunities for underprivileged students |
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Sundar Senthilnathan, Head - Public Affairs (India) | H&M Group | Possessing diverse expertise in government, business, and profit sectors, with a particular focus on public affairs, decarbonization, circular economy, stakeholder management, and international trade |
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