ADVISORY BOARD
The strong advisory board with a wide range of expertise strategically guide the decision-making process of the school management. Their prompt services not only help the overall development of the school but also ensure the needs of the student fraternity.
Dr. Vikram Aggarwal
PRESIDENT – PUNJAB ASSOCIATION
”“Your mission, goals, and objectives should be aligned with your present actions and where you see yourself in the future.” — Germany Kent
Mr Vikram Aggarwal has over 38 years of experience in a variety of industries, including garment export houses, construction and real estate, and the hospitality industry. He is currently the Chairman of two hotels, the Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre and Park Plaza Chennai OMR, which employ close to 500 people and he is also the promoter of ASTA properties.
Shri. Ramesh Lamba
GENERAL SECRETARY – PUNJAB ASSOCIATION
“I will not quit until I make my dreams come true” – Sawson Mohammed
Shri Ramesh Lamba, General Secretary, Punjab Association, after education at Coonor involved in fleet business, viz. Prakash Roadlines at George Town, Chennai, and subsequently associated with PAFEX (Prakash Airfreight Express) in collaboration with International Courier concern viz. FEDEX. After his retirement as Director of the Company in 2008, he fully devotes his time to the activities of the Association and its various units. His association with Punjab Association was very long and he became its active member (Executive Committee Member) in 1991, elevated to the position of Treasurer of the Association during 1996, and elected as the Association’s General Secretary during 2002 and continues as such till date due to his thorough knowledge in administration. Due to his contribution to minority communities, the Government of Tamil Nadu has honoured him with the post of Secretary, Tamil Nadu Minority Commission for a period of three years, sometime back. His mission and vision to work for the downtrodden and minority communities will go a long way.
Mr.Ajay Bhalla
TREASURER-PUNJAB ASSOCIATION
“Keep a sharp eye on the game, and not on the money. Money will pass away, but the game will play on” – Michael Bassey Johnson
Mr. Ajay Bhalla belongs to a family of early settlers in Chennai from the pre-independence era. An alumnus of Adarsh Vidyalaya, he was inducted into the committee in 1992 and served successfully as Treasurer from 2002 to 2019. He later held the position of Senior Vice President from 2019 to 2023 and has now returned to the post of Treasurer. He also served as Vice President of the Presidency Club. A member of the DAV schools Educational Trust, an Active Round Tabler, Lions Club and Freemason by profession involved in the import of Steel for power project for the state Government and Multinationals.
Mr. Amit Bhalla
CHAIRMAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Mr.
Amit Bhalla is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with over 25 years of experience in the steel import industry, catering to the requirements of various Government of India undertakings. Over two decades, he has built extensive experience in the steel trade, institutional relationships and business management, while developing a strong understanding of organisational leadership and stakeholder engagement.
He is an alumnus of Loyola College, Chennai, where he completed his B.Sc. in Statistics and subsequently his MBA in Human Resources.
Beyond his professional commitments, Amit has been actively involved in social and community initiatives. He currently serves as Vice President of The Presidency Club, Chennai, and as Chairman of the Education Committee of Adarsh Group of Schools ,The Punjab Association, Chennai. In these roles, he is actively involved in initiatives focused on education, community development and institutional growth.
Amit has also been associated with several social organisations and youth initiatives. He was instrumental in establishing “Odyssey,” a youth organisation inspired by the principles and working model of AIESEC, with a focus on bringing young people together, nurturing leadership, fostering meaningful interaction and creating opportunities for personal and social development.
His journey reflects a strong commitment to business, education, community service, youth development and institutional leadership. He continues to contribute actively to the organisations and communities he is associated with, with a focus on creating meaningful and lasting impact.
