Anand Jacob Verghese

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese
Anand Jacob Verghese
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Educationalist, Aviator, Thought Leader, Philanthropist
Years active	2006–present
Title	Chairman of Hindustan Group of Institutions
Alma Mater	American International University, London; Huron University, London; Dongguk University, Seoul
Known For	Leadership in Education and Aviation, Philanthropy
Awards	Bharat Ratna Rajivgandhi Makkal Thalaivar Moopanar Award, Trailblazer of Tamil Nadu Award, Edupreneur Award, Aviation Edupreneur Award, IET Ratna Award, MGR Ratna Award, and more

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese is an Indian educationalist, aviator, thought leader, and philanthropist. He is the Chairman of the Hindustan Group of Institutions, which includes several prominent educational establishments in India. His visionary leadership has been instrumental in transforming the Hindustan Group into a globally recognized brand in the field of education.

Early Life and Education

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese completed his B.S. in Engineering Management from the American International University, London, in 1993. The following year, he pursued his M.B.A. from Huron University, London. In recognition of his contributions to research and development, he was conferred an Honorary Doctorate by Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea.

Career

Dr. Verghese took over the reins of the Hindustan Group of Institutions in 2006 after the sudden demise of his father, the founder, Dr. KCG Verghese. His first significant achievement was in 2008 when the Hindustan College of Engineering was granted University status by the Government of India, fulfilling a long-cherished goal of the late founder.

Under his leadership, the institutions have established significant international alliances and collaborations with reputed research-oriented educational institutions globally. These collaborations have provided students with exposure to emerging trends and cutting-edge technology.

Dr. Verghese has been a proponent of fostering an entrepreneurial mindset through E-Cells and Technology Business Incubators on the campuses of the Hindustan Group. He has also initiated the establishment of language laboratories for foreign languages and digital courses, promoting a holistic and future-ready education system.

Institutions Under Hindustan Group

• Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology (Polytechnic & Aviation Colleges)
• Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (Private Deemed to be University)
• KCG College of Technology
• Hindustan College of Arts & Science
• Orient Flights Private Limited
• Hindustan International Schools (CIE & CBSE)
• Hindustan College, Mysuru (Affiliated to University of Mysuru)

Contributions to School Education

Driven by a vision to inculcate the thirst for learning from a young age, Dr. Verghese established three international schools in Chennai. His educational philosophy emphasizes equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge for successful growth and providing them with opportunities for holistic development.

Awards and Honors

• Bharat Ratna Rajivgandhi Makkal Thalaivar Moopanar Award
• Trailblazer of Tamil Nadu Award from Times Media Group
• Edupreneur Award from the Times Group (2013)
• Spice Award for Best School for Overall Development (2016)
• Aviation Edupreneur Award
• IET Ratna Award
• Chennai International Youth Fest Excellence Award
• MGR Ratna Award

International Seminars

• Leadership Program for Education Professionals at the University of Oxford (2015)
• Harvard Seminar for Presidential Leadership at Harvard University (2018)

Board Memberships & Affiliations

• Vice President, Aeronautical Society of India (2019-2022)
• Executive Member, Managing Committee, Madras Management Association (2014-2016)
• Executive Council Member, Indo Australian Chamber of Commerce (2020-2021)
• Governing Board Member, The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India (2020-2021)
• Member, Royal Aeronautical Society, United Kingdom
• Member, National Business Aviation Association
• Member, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce
• Member, India-ASEAN-Sri Lankan Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Social Contributions

Dr. Verghese has been actively involved in the international service organization Y’s Men International. He served as Area Service Director for India (2008-2015), District Governor for Madras District (2009-2010), Regional Director of South India Region (2016-2018), International Service Director (2018-2019), and Area President of India (2021-2022). He also served as the International Council Member for 2021-2023.

Personal Life

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese has traveled extensively across the USA, Europe, UK, Asia, Africa, the Gulf, and Russia to promote educational partnerships.