HSNC Board

Board & Committee

Collaborative, strategic, and committed to creating an environment that fosters innovation and excellence.

President

Mr. Anil Harish

Mr. Anil Harish is the President of the HSNC Board. He is also an advocate and partner of the renowned Law Firm – D. M. Harish & Co., founded by his late father, Mr. D. M. Harish. He has also held leadership positions in several prestigious law institutes, and his contributions have been recognized by the legal community. As an accomplished man in several prominent law institutions, Mr. Anil Harish has expertise in property, exchange control, foreign investments, trusts, wills, and Indian and International Taxation. His exceptional leadership and vision have earned him recognition as a leading tax lawyer by Chambers & Partners, a prestigious legal directory. He also serves as an Advisory Board member of ‘Property Scape magazine and the ‘Accommodation Times Institute of Real Estate Management.’

Aside from his legal prowess, Mr. Anil Harish is a sought-after speaker and writer, with articles published in leading publications and speeches delivered at high – profile events across the globe. He is a Director of several reputable Public Limited Companies, including Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd., Hinduja Ventures Ltd., Future Enterprises Ltd., Oberoi Realty Ltd., and Blue Star Ltd.

Despite his many accomplishments, Mr. Anil Harish remains a humble and down-to-earth personality, known for his unique leadership style and exceptional dedication to the HSNC Board and its institutes.

Trustees

Mr. Kishu Mansukhani

Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani

Mr. Lal Chellaram

Mrs. Maya Shahani

Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani

Mr. Lal Chellaram

Mrs. Maya Shahani

Governing Board Members

Executive Committee Member

Mr. Adhiraj Harish is a highly educated lawyer from Mumbai, India. He holds three degrees: BMS, LLB, and LLM, from the University of Mumbai. He has also completed courses from the University of California, Berkeley, and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Mr. Adhiraj has been practicing law since 2011, and his main focus is on Real Estate law. He has helped many clients to successfully complete real estate transactions. Mr. Adhiraj also practices in the areas of Wills and Succession and laws related to international investments. He has co-authored a paper on Human Rights and Environment Law violations by Companies, which he presented at the National Seminar on Corporate Justice organized by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.

Mr. Adhiraj Harish

Born on the 6th of April, 1965, Mr. Vandan Agrawal is a Chartered Accountant from Mumbai. He went to Kishinchand Chellaram College for his Junior College. Mr. Vandan has worked in senior management positions in various shipping companies in India and abroad. He specializes in finance & accounts, taxation, legal, and general administration. He has been associated with Mr. Lal Chellaram’s Group since 1997 and is a director in many of the group companies. He is also a trustee in the group's charitable trusts and foundations that engage in educational and healthcare-related work. Mr. Vandan likes music, martial arts, and astrology and is involved in various altruistic activities. He is married and has two daughters.

Mr. Vandan Agrawal

Mr. Akhil Shahani heads The Shahani Group which has many colleges under them, that provides education in the field of business, media, real estate, and finance. The colleges help the students become employable by teaching them things that businesses want. He also partners with Kaizen Private Equity, which only invests in education. Mr. Akhil Shahani dedicates his time to charity work too and helps social entrepreneurs through his work with Unltd India & IDOBRO. He is also the Director of the SAGE Foundation and Trustee of The Shahani Trust, both of which help educate people. He has won many awards for his work in education and speaks at conferences.

Mr. Akhil Shahani

Dr. Mansukhani is a pediatric dentist who works at the Doctor Center in Kemps Corner, Mumbai. She has over 25 years of experience in her field, and for 12 years, she worked as a professor at M. A. Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune. She has also been an examiner for various universities including the National Dental Council (NDC), Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). Dr. Mansukhani is also known as a motivational speaker who gives lectures on oral health care in schools and colleges across the country. Dr. Mansukhani is an avid yogi who believes in the importance of giving back to society. She has participated in Behtar India (a non-profit organization that helps underprivileged children), Habitat for Humanity, and Alert India.

Dr. Kavina Mansukhani

    Secretary of the Board

    Prin. Dinesh Panjwani

    Mr. Dinesh Panjwani, Secretary of the HSNC Board has been the Principal and Vice-Principal of the Board’s colleges. He also holds membership in the Senate and several University of Mumbai Councils and initially used to serve as Vice Chancellor of HSNC University. Apart from his professional status, Mr. Panjwani is also a member of Kaivalyadhama, a leading Yoga Institute in India.

    Member & OSD

    Mrs. Padma Shah

    Mrs. Padma Shah has been in association with the HSNC Board since 1973 when she was a part of K. C. College. At K. C. College, Mrs. Shah looked after the administration of the board, and at the same time, she used to help and guide the Principals of the college. Since her retirement, Mrs. Shah is fully immersed in Board’s work and continues to work to date.

    Secretary of the Board

    Shri. Dinesh Panjwani

    Mr. Dinesh Panjwani, Secretary of the HSNC Board has been the Principal and Vice-Principal of the Board’s colleges. He also holds membership in the Senate and several University of Mumbai Councils and initially used to serve as Vice Chancellor of HSNC University. Apart from his professional status, Mr. Panjwani is also a member of Kaivalyadhama, a leading Yoga Institute in India.

    Member & OSD

    Mrs. Padma Shah

    Mrs. Padma Shah has been in association with the HSNC Board since 1973 when she was a part of K. C. College. At K. C. College, Mrs. Shah looked after the administration of the board, and at the same time, she used to help and guide the Principals of the college. Since her retirement, Mrs. Shah is fully immersed in Board’s work and continues to work to date.

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