Indian‑focused Leadership and Learning Initiatives
The press release profiles five influential leaders, highlighting the contributions of four Indian‑based figures to education and organisational development.
Rashmi Koppar – Co‑founder and Director of Adevo Academy, she leverages a background in hospitality with the Taj and Oberoi Hotels and academic credentials (Diploma in Hotel Management, Master’s in Tourism Management, postgraduate HR qualification, and ongoing PhD) to design and deliver corporate training programmes. Adevo Academy serves clients in hospitality, retail, healthcare and real‑estate sectors through digital modules, on‑site interventions and consulting services that develop standard operating procedures and learning‑and‑development frameworks.
Soumik Bandyopadhyay – Founder and Managing Director of Soumik Bandyopadhyay Advisors Pvt Ltd (SBAPL). With over 34 years of global experience, including senior finance and executive roles at SRF Limited, Amway India, Modicare, Samtel Group, ALJ and ATS, he now advises Indian family‑run enterprises on risk management, asset protection, governance, succession planning and wealth continuity. SBAPL also supports family harmony, legacy planning and leadership coaching, aiming to replace informal practices with institutional discipline.
Sujata Deshmukh – Founder & CEO of Tutul Consulting, she brings two decades of experience across more than 350 organisations in eight countries. Her consultancy examines power structures, authority dynamics and cultural factors that shape organisational performance, helping leaders confront hidden rules and build institutions that endure beyond founders. She also contributes as an independent director of a listed company and serves on the National Executive Board of the National HRD Network.
S.P. Saju Bhaskar – Founder and President of Texila American University (TAU). Although TAU’s campuses are located in Guyana and Zambia, Bhaskar, an Indian entrepreneur, established the university in 2010 to make quality international medical education accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. The institution offers pathways for aspiring doctors and healthcare professionals, reflecting his commitment to expanding educational opportunities beyond geographic constraints.
Excluded Content – Details concerning Prague Film School and its co‑founder Tariq Hager, as well as related international film‑education activities, are omitted because they fall outside the Indian context and therefore are not directly relevant to India‑focused financial or sectoral analysis.
Overall Significance – The highlighted initiatives illustrate a broader trend of Indian leaders driving capability building, institutional resilience and accessible education, contributing to human‑capital development and potentially enhancing the talent pipeline for various Indian industries.