Board Directors - XED Institute

Board of Directors

Brief Biographies of Directors


John Kallelil

Founder, Promoter, Managing Director

He is the Founder and CEO with 23 years of experience in operations and project management, including several years dedicated to executive education. He has played a key role in delivering hundreds of programs across global locations such as Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, and New York. As a Faculty Director, he has collaborated with a wide range of organizations, including Google, IBM, PepsiCo, Adobe, John Deere, and Cipla. He holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad (Class of 2009), and continues to stay actively engaged with the alumni network of Columbia Business School, New York.

Meenu John

Promoter, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director

Meenu John is the Co-founder of XED and has spearheaded program delivery with precision and care. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and an MBA in Marketing from institutions in Bharuch. Her early experience at HDFC Bank shaped her customer-centric approach to education. Meenu blends academic insight with a hands-on leadership style that drives impactful learning outcomes.

Ravi Ajmera

Nominee Director

Ravi Ajmera is a seasoned professional with diverse experience in finance and consulting. As the Director and Founding Partner of Udaan Consultants and Advisors, he leverages his expertise in business strategy, financial analysis, and management consulting. With a background in investment banking and experience working with companies like Nomura Securities and ESDS Software Solution, Ravi has developed strong skills in business transformation, strategic planning, and analytics. He holds an education from prestigious institutions like Cornell Tech and Case Western Reserve University. Ravi's extensive network and expertise make him a valuable connection in the financial services industry

Dr. John Mathew Varikkavelil

Independent Director

He is an Independent Director with over 40 years of experience, including extensive tenure with the HDFC group and in consulting. He holds a doctorate from the University of Hertfordshire (UK) and is a certified member of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM), UK. In addition, he is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), USA, and has completed the Executive Program in Management (EPM) at Columbia University. He is widely recognized as an expert in Anti-Money Laundering.

Prerna Pramod Wadikar

Independent Director

She is an Independent Director with 18 years of leadership experience and deep expertise in ESG and Impact Investing. She holds a Post Graduate Program in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) from IIM Bangalore and an MBA from the University of Oxford. She serves as an advisor to G20 global institutions on economic systems transformation and is the Founding Program Director of the School of Ultimate Leadership. Additionally, she is an Adjunct Professor at both IIM Bangalore and IIT Gandhinagar.

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Piyush Agrawal

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

He is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at XED, brings over 20 years of rich experience in corporate finance, with a strong focus on helping SMEs and startups raise capital across various stages of growth. He has held key roles at reputed institutions including ICICI Bank, Intellecap, and the KIPCO Group, where he contributed to strategic fundraising, financial structuring, and advisory services. Piyush holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and an MBA (Finance) from TAPMI, and continues to play a pivotal role in shaping XED’s commercial strategy and global growth initiatives.

Archana Gupta

Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

She is Company Secretary and Compliance Officer with 3 years of experience in handling ROC compliances and over 1 year in managing LODR, stock exchange, and various corporate matters for listed and other Companies. Skilled in drafting policies, shareholder management and event-based compliances.