School Leadership

Dr. Murray Tod completed his school educatation at Daniel Stewart’s and Melville College in Edinburgh, and he gained a MA in History, Politics, and Philosophy, followed by completing an IT postgraduate degree and a PhD in Scottish Medieval History from the University of Glasgow.

Dr. Tod began his teaching career in the mid-1990s at Edinburgh and Glasgow universities before moving to secondary school teaching at Glenalmond College and Rannoch School. In 2002, he joined Epsom College UK, where he held roles including boys’ Boarding Housemaster, Acting Girls’ Housemaster, Head of Department (History & Politics), and Assistant Headmaster.

In December 2016, he moved to Epsom College in Malaysia, first as Head of Admissions/Second Master and then Headmaster, achieving FOBISIA status and notable academic success. He later served as Headmaster of Merchiston International School in Shenzhen, China, taking the school through CIS accreditation. With extensive experience in UK and international education, Dr. Tod is committed to upholding the values of a Wellington education and was appointed the Founding Master of Wellington College International Pune from September 2022.

Ms Katherine Kelly is a highly accomplished educational leader with over 25 years of experience in primary education. As the Head of Primary School at Wellington College International Pune, she leads the Early Years and Junior School (from Pre-Nursery to Year 6).

Before joining WCI Pune, Ms Kelly served as the Head of School (Primary) at Woodmansterne School in London. Throughout her career, she has been recognised for driving academic excellence, fostering inclusive learning environments, and developing high-performing teams.

Ms Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in education from Lancaster University and a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). She brings a wealth of expertise in curriculum leadership, school governance, and staff development.

Passionate about student-centred learning, Ms Kelly is committed to creating engaging and nurturing environments where every child can flourish and reach their full potential"

Ms Rashmi Dixon is a dedicated educator with 15 years of experience in Early Years and Key Stage 1 education across Taiwan and China. Rashmi holds a Master’s degree in elementary education from The College of New Jersey and an IB PYP certificate from the University of Windsor.

Rashmi joined Wellington College International Pune after serving at Wellington College International Tianjin, the first school in the Wellington family in China.

She advocates for enquiry-based learning, starting as a Reception teacher and quickly advancing to Year 3. As Ed Tech Lead, she developed a Digital Citizenship curriculum and promoted STEAM learning.

Currently, she is a Year 2 teacher and the Early Years Coordinator at WCI Pune. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, she enjoys painting, reading, and travelling.

We are delighted to announce Mr. Malhar Joshi as the new Bursar of Wellington College International Pune

Mr Joshi brings decades of experience at J.P. Morgan as an Executive Director and is an alumnus of IIM-Bangalore. He has completed the Executive General Management Programme and also holds a CFO Certification from the Indian School of Business.

He has vast experience in the fields of Finance and Business Leadership, overseeing FP&A, programme management, and CFO functions with strategic clarity and operational rigour.

At WCI Pune, Mr Joshi will oversee all non-academic operations, working closely with departmental heads to strengthen accountability and process efficiency, and increase operational excellence across the College."

Colonel Rao (Retd) brings over three decades of experience from his service in the Indian Army, followed by significant roles in the corporate sector with companies like UltraTech and Himatsingka Linens, where he led the administration department. His extensive management experience encompasses security, facilities management, food and beverage services, employee transport and accommodation, travel desk operations, landscaping, housekeeping, and occupational health services.

Col. Rao was responsible for designing standard operating procedures (SOPs), establishing policies, and coordinating administrative activities across various internal and external departments.

At Wellington College International Pune, he provides leadership and guidance in finance, purchasing, human resources, facilities management, compliance, marketing and admissions, information technology, and school services. He holds a Master’s degree in science from the University of Pune.

Akshay is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with over 17 years of progressive experience across the education, healthcare, luxury, and retail sectors. Akshay currently serves as Head of Marketing at Wellington College International India, as well, where he leads brand strategy, marketing operations, and student recruitment initiatives in alignment with global standards at a group level.

Throughout his career, Akshay has consistently delivered impactful results through data-driven marketing strategies, integrated campaign planning, and effective stakeholder engagement. Akshay's core competencies span brand management, digital marketing, media planning, CRM, public relations, and vendor management. He has successfully led large-scale initiatives, managed multi-crore marketing budgets, and contributed to the growth of prestigious institutions such as DIT University, Hinduja Healthcare Surgical, Christian Dior, Pantaloon Retail and many more.

Akshay holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management with a specialisation in Marketing from K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai. He is recognised for his strategic foresight, operational excellence, and ability to align marketing functions with broader organisational goals.

Major Preeti Chauhan (Retd) is a seasoned leader with nearly 18 years of diverse experience in facility management, administration, and operations, having successfully served in both the Indian Army and the corporate sector.

Following her military career, Major Chauhan transitioned to the corporate world, holding senior positions at renowned organizations such as Cisco, Aon Hewitt, and RBS through CBRE South Asia. In these roles, she spearheaded major initiatives, including transport service automation, facility management, and business continuity operations.

She holds a Business Management Certificate from IIM Bangalore, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and leadership excellence.

Currently, as the Head of Administration and Operations at Wellington College International Pune, Major Chauhan oversees the seamless management of facilities, catering, transport, and logistics. She ensures operational efficiency, supporting staff and students to foster a thriving school environment.

Ms. Neha Jamwal brings over 15 years of experience in operations and human resources within prestigious academic institutions. She notably spent twelve years as one of the HR leads at one of Mumbai's leading international schools, excelling in hiring, performance management, policy implementation, employee engagement, retention, and overall lifecycle management.

Neha holds a degree from the HR College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai, as well as a Master’s degree in human resource management from the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies in Pune.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys traveling, watching movies, and engaging in crafts with her 6-year-old, reflecting her passion and creativity in both her career and personal life.

Ms Ramya Vijayan has over 20 years of diverse experience in education, with a background in media, technology, e-commerce, marketing, and insurance. She has successfully established and managed educational institutions in multicultural settings.

Previously, she was the Senior Administrator at a leading international school in Dubai, where she handled various administrative functions. As Director of Administration for a large school group in South India, she launched a new campus in Malaysia. Ramya later served as Head of Admissions, Outreach, and Communications at a prominent IB continuum school in Bangalore and volunteered as an external faculty in Singapore.

She holds a Master’s degree in Marketing Management, an IB Certificate in Leadership Practice and a PG Diploma in Education (PGDE). She has also completed a degree in Digital and Social Media Marketing Strategy from IIM-C. Passionate about lifelong learning, cooking, and animal welfare, she actively seeks opportunities to grow and engage in her interests.

A thought leader in the field of education, Mr. Anuj Aggarwal has a strong focus on preparing students to be confident, enterprising and wholesome personalities who can face the challenges of life, while being assets to any organization they choose to associate with.

Mr. Aggarwal holds a Master’s Degree in Management from Said Business School, University of Oxford.

Anuj Aggarwal is an incisive ‘edupreneur’ and humanitarian, widely credited with being one of the pioneers in changing the educational landscape of the region, dating back to over two decades. A secondgeneration entrepreneur, he is driven by the core philosophy of infusing ‘Growth with Goodness’ through his vision of nation-building. Nation-building, for him, means transforming the educational landscape of India by playing an instrumental role in creating institutions of transformational education that will continue to influence and nurture the country’s youth for decades to come.

He is a visionary committed to revolutionising the framework of Indian education in the K-12 category. He spearheads the collaboration between the Unison Group and Wellington College, UK.

His growing reputation is built on recognized academic quality, commitment, accountability and integrity. He brings this deep expertise in education to bear on premium education segment in our country.

Ashutosh brings nearly 30 years of experience across industries, geographies, and functions, driven by a passion for impactful projects that benefit people and the planet at scale. He spent two decades with the Tata Group, joining through the prestigious Tata Administrative Service (TAS) leadership program. His early years were in consumer-facing roles in sales and marketing across beverages, apparel, watches, and telecom before transitioning to investment management at Tata’s Head Office.

At Tata Industries and later Tata Capital’s Private Equity practice, he led strategic investments in new businesses and technologies, focusing on launching funds, reviving struggling companies, operational improvements, M&As, JVs, and corporate governance as a Board Director.

He has been the CEO of two ventures—first, a Tata Capital investee company, and later, in 2018, when he transitioned to the development sector to establish Social Finance India. His involvement in education spans executive committee member of Tata’s education venture and efforts to set up an India Education Outcomes Fund.

For the past two years, he has been a visiting faculty at a leading business school, teaching Strategy, M&As, Business Valuation, and PE/VC, mentoring over 100 MBA students. He also advises foundations, supports start-ups, speaks at global conferences, and contributes to policy development in the social impact space.

A lifelong learner, he has continuously reinvented himself, embracing new challenges and driving meaningful change through innovation, investment, and leadership. He is an alumnus of HBS, having Chaired their alumni groups in India. He is also an alumnus of India Leaders for Social Sector. He has authored articles on education and frequently speaks at seminars and conferences globally.

Mr. Aditya Burman is a 6th generation member of the Burman family and is a Director on the board of Dabur India Ltd, one of India’s largest and most diverse consumer goods maker. A Chemistry Graduate from the University of Kansas (US), Aditya is part of the team providing strategic direction to Dabur’s businesses spread across 120 countries.

Aditya began his career as an intern at Dabur Pharma, a family-owned Oncology-focussed pharmaceutical firm under his father Dr. Anand C. Burman. Determined to bring Indian products to the world, Aditya worked towards expanding the company’s footprint in the overseas markets and was soon in charge of its Sales and Marketing in Latin America. Under his stewardship, Dabur Pharma emerged as a leading research-driven pharmaceutical firm with a global presence. The company was subsequently sold to Fresenius Kabi in 2008.

He is also a Director on the board of Oncquest Laboratories, a Clinical Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics company with a focus in Oncology and Genetics. After the sale of Dabur Pharma, Aditya focussed his energy on building Oncquest as the preferred reference laboratory for physicians, hospitals and research bodies. He was also instrumental in streamlining operations, strengthening its research function, and giving it a pan-India presence to drive growth. He also serves on the board of Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd, besides being a prior President of the Delhi Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, a global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. He has also been instrumental in putting Sustainability and Human Capital at the center of all the businesses he has managed to bring about a positive change for Planet and People.

Born in January 1980, Aditya lives in Delhi with his Wife, Shivani, and Daughter, Ariana. Together they support several charities in the Health Care and Health Awareness space. He has also been actively involved with agencies in supporting children suffering from Cancer.

Joel Worrall joins Wellington College International with almost 25 years of experience in premium UK independent schools, throughout England, in mainland China and the Middle East. Joel has held senior leadership roles for fifteen years, with Headships of three schools, both in the UK and internationally. His previous roles have included both long-established British institutions and the development of greenfield international sites - as part of the founding team for Fettes College and King’s College School. He is a science undergraduate of Auckland University, with a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and currently studying for the NPQEL. He is a supporter and elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Formerly the Chair of the Pre Senior Baccalaureate charitable trust, he remains involved in a non-executive role as an overseas ambassador. Joel is also a qualified schools Inspector and former UK Primary School governor - he is passionate about developing holistic and values-driven education as a means for students to flourish academically.

Away from school, Joel is an enthusiastic sportsman and supporter of club sport - particularly cricket, rugby and golf. His early background in professional sport, including a coaching staff role with Lancashire County Cricket, has established an ethos of teamwork and the value that can be derived when the whole is truly greater than a sum of its parts.

Mr. Paul Vanni joined Wellington College International in September 2024 having spent 25 years working across a range of schools in London including the prestigious St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Girls’ School where he was Director of School (Senior Deputy) for seven years.

In addition, Paul has considerable experience of setting up and leading new schools. In 2018, Paul became the founding Head of Kensington Park School, a co- educational, 11-18 day and boarding school in central London backed by overseas investors. He has since worked with St Paul’s Girls’ School International and their partners on the SPGSI Shengbo project in China. Paul joins us from Dukes Education where he led the successful OFSTED registration of London Park School Clapham. He has significant experience of independent school governorship across both the prep and secondary age ranges. He was for many years an ISI inspector and has been a principal examiner with Cambridge International Examinations.

Paul has a First-Class degree from University College London in Modern European Studies, a Master’s degree in French literature, and a PGCE from Cambridge. He is fluent in French and Italian, and in his free time enjoys hiking, coaching rowing, traveling, and supporting Brentford Football Club.

Resham Chordia is a dynamic young business leader, serving as a Director for several Panchshil group companies. Resham is an accomplished professional with an MBA from the esteemed Yale University School of Management and a graduate of the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce. Before returning to Pune in 2019, she worked at GreenOak Real Estate, a global private equity fund headquartered in New York, where she excelled in capital raising and business development. Her extensive experience in finance and real estate along with her experience as project coordinator for the Pavillion Mall and the prestigious Ritz Carlton Hotel Pune, has been an instrumental value-add for her current role, overseeing asset management for Panchshil's commercial portfolio.

Resham is passionate about incorporating principles of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) into Panchshil's operations. She spearheads the group's new ESG initiative, to reinforce Panchshil's ability to bring global norms and benchmarks to India. Resham also oversees key core business verticals and drives internal strategic structuring, with a focus on creating impact beyond the bottom line. As head of the HR department, she has launched and executed various programs such as a Performance Management System, KPIs & KRAs for all departments, Learning & Development Platform, re-developing an end-to-end in-house HRMS platform, and enabling multiple employee engagement and enrichment initiatives.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, Resham plays a critical role in providing strategic guidance and support to Panchshil's ancillary businesses, such as Ventive, Lifestyle Interiors, and Spazio. Resham's commitment to innovation and creativity is evident in her successful execution of interiors for special projects. She has built a dedicated team that creates unique and beautiful spaces while guiding the landscape team to add greenery to every space. In addition to working closely with investors to raise funding for new projects, Resham is also responsible for overseeing the Facilities Management department and spearheading major renovations and refurbishments, while driving LEED O&M and British Safety Council certification.

Resham's vision for Panchshil Realty extends beyond the bottom line, as she aims to increase efficiency and streamlined processes while making Panchshil the best place to work for every employee. She is committed to making Panchshil the market leader in energy-efficient buildings and setting new benchmarks via a practical and progressive ESG strategy and implementation.

Aside from her professional pursuits, Resham is dedicated to philanthropic and charitable initiatives, with a particular interest in education and culture. In her free time, Resham enjoys reading, travelling, and spending quality time with her family. Her passion for exploring buildings, architecture, and structures, combined with her astute observation of how people interact with spaces, inspires her to continually learn and innovate.