Dheepan Thangavelu

Dheepan Thangavelu - Visionary Leader and Education Advocate

Current Role: Vice Chairman, Sri Shakthi International School (SSIS), Coimbatore

• Pioneering green, eco-friendly education at SSIS, cultivating higher-order thinking through innovative experiential learning in Arts, Sports, and Technology.

Professional Highlights:

• Co-founder of the esteemed Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, contributing significantly to the creation of Industry Career Opportunities for Engineering Graduates.

• Alumni of College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University Main Campus (Manufacturing Engineering 2007).

• Graduate of the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program (Families in Business 2012).

• MBA from Babson College, Boston, a global leader in Entrepreneurship Education for over 20 years (2016).

• Treasurer, Association of Management of Private Schools, Tamilnadu (2024-2027)

• Tiruppur District President, AIPEIA - All India Private Educational Institutional Association

• Vice President, Coimbatore District Athletics Association 

• Executive Committee Member, Coimbatore District Cricket Association 

Passions and Interests:

• Entrepreneurship: Initiated entrepreneurial journey at 18, orchestrating impactful weekly review meetings with Sales Executives at his father's automobile dealership firm.

• Education: Committed to reshaping learning paradigms and fostering holistic development.

• Sports: Accomplished Long-Distance Cycle Marathoner, conquering a challenging 500-km route from Coimbatore to Chennai in 2014.

• Capital Markets: Keen interest in the dynamic world of financial markets.

• Travel: A seasoned traveler, having explored 20+ countries and worked across 4 continents (North America, South America, Africa, and Asia).

Adventure Aficionado:

• Completed 6000+ miles of travel in 10 days across the USA, visiting nearly 40+ states during the two-year MBA journey.

• 21.1 Kilometres Marathon Finish at Coimbatore Marathon 2024

• 21.1 Kilometres Marathon Finish at Coimbatore Marathon 2025

Global Perspective:

• Thrived on diverse work experiences, contributing to projects on 4 continents, fostering a rich and inclusive worldview.

Dheepan Thangavelu is not just a Vice Chairman; he is a dynamic force driving change. His journey from entrepreneur at 18 to shaping eco-friendly education reflects a commitment to innovation, holistic growth, and the relentless pursuit of excellence on a global scale.

Professional Speaker / Moderator / Conference Contributions :

• Panelist at Eldrok, 20th Eldrok India K-12 Summit, 27th June 2023, Le Meridien, Coimbatore on the Topic NEP 2020: Focused Inclusions – Coding, Analytics, Early Childhood and Early Internships

•  Panelist at GITAM University’s Educational Leadership Confluence December 13, 2023, Topic: The Power of Convergence: How Liberal Arts and STEM Drive Innovation

• Panelist at the Extramarks Elevate – School Leaders Conclave, 11th May 2024 on the Topic: Building a STEM Ecosystem within Schools – Preparing Students for Future Professions

• Moderator at Edusol Education Leaders Conference, 6th January 2024, Jenny Club, Coimbatore on the Topic: Challenges in Implementing Competitive Exam Coaching in Schools

• Panelist at Thought Leadership Webinar Series - Extramarks Elevate, 2nd February 2024 on the Topic: Breaking Down Academic Silos: Nurturing a Culture of Continuous Learning in Schools

• Speaker at Prime Enclave Vistas Flat Owner Association Career Guidance 2024, 3rd March 2024, Prime Apartments Tiruppur  on the Topic: Career Options After School

• Panelist at Sports Carnival 2024, 16th March 2024,  Codissia Trade Fair Complex Coimbatore on the Topic: Grassroot Sports in Schools

• Panelist at ArdorComm New Normal Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2024, 3rd May 2024, Le Meridien on the Topic: Sustainable Education Practices - Integrating Sustainability education into the curriculum to foster sustainable citizenship

• Panelist at Extramarks Elevate – School Leaders Conclave, 11th May 2024,  Taj Vivantha on the Topic:  Building a STEM Ecosystem within Schools – Preparing Students for Future Professions

• Moderator at Eldrok India K12 Summit, 28th June 2024,  Le Meridien - Coimbatore on the Topic:  Shift in the K-12 Learning Paradigm: Blended, Flipped, and Experiential Learning

• Panelist at Evolve by Merritto – School Leaders Conclave,  06th September 2024,  ITC Welcome  on the Topic:  Impact of Technology on Student Enrollment growth 

• Panelist at 30th Elets World Education Summit 2024, Chennai – , 24th September 2024, ITC Grand Chola, Chennai  on the Topic: Future-Ready Schools: Preparing Students for a Changing World

• Moderator at Eldrok India K12 Summit, 26th September 2024, KTPO Whitefield, Bengaluru on the Topic:  Global Best Practices in Reshaping the Learning Experience through Digitalization

• Panelist at Elets World Education Summit 2025, Hyderabad– , 17th June 2025, Le Meridien, Gachibowli, Hyderabad on the Topic:  School Owner To Visionary Leader : Redefining the future of education. 

• Panelist at The Economic Times EDNXT Chennai 2025, Chennai– , 19th September 2025, Hotel Taj Wellington Mews, Chennai on the Topic: Teacher Transformation : Training for Hybrid & Personalised Learning Empowering educators with skills to thrive in modern, blended classrooms.

• Panelist at Elets World Education Summit 2025, Chennai– , 1st November 2025,  Hotel Hilton, Guindy, Chennai on the Topic:  Employability Crisis : Can Schools and Universities Jointly Build an Industry-Ready Talent Pipeline.