Anand Jacob Verghese
Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese is Director and CEO of Hindustan Group of Institutions based in Chennai.
Early life
Anand Jacob Verghese was born into a Keralite family based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He was born to educationist Late Dr. K.C.G. Verghese and Dr. Elizabeth Verghese. He is married to Dr. Annie Jacob and has one son and one daughter. Anand has one younger sister Dr.Susan Marthandan and younger brother Ashok.
He completed his school education at St. Bede's School, Chennai. Later he moved to London to continue his higher studies. He obtained his graduation in B.S. Engineering Management from the American International University, London in the year 1993. In the subsequent year he pursued his M.B.A. at Huron University, London. Recognising his contribution to research & development he was conferred Honorary Doctorate by the world renowned Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea.
Career
An avid flying enthusiast, he started his career in the aviation sector in 1994 by running a charter service with a fleet of aircraft. Also with the vision of expanding the HORIZONS of formal education combined with his expertise in the aviation sector he subsequently took over the management of Orient Flight School(OFS).
He formally took over the reins of Hindustan Group of Institutions after the sudden demise of his father in 2006. Along with the guidance of his mother, he entered the management of the Group of Institutions. It was during his management that the Hindustan College of Engineering was granted University status by the Government of India in the year 2008. He has since steered the Hindustan Group and has expanded the educational Institutions to provide technical training & education not only to aspiring graduates in higher education but also by providing primary education by establishing two international schools in Chennai.
Presently the Hindustan Group comprises Hindustan University, KCG College of Technology, Orient Flight School, Hindustan Arts and Science College, Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology, Hindustan International Schools & Hindustan First Grade College, Mysore.
Views
His main aim has been towards developing significant international alliances for academic and technical collaboration for the benefit of students. With specific thrust towards enabling research and innovation he has been instrumental in forging several significant collaboration agreements with reputed research led educational institutions all over the world to provide global exposure and learning opportunities to students. With the motto of 'Transforming pedagogies and technology' his views reflect the need for every student to be updated with world trends as a window to success.
Business
Year |
Name |
Education Type |
|---|---|---|
1966 |
Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology |
Diploma, Aviation |
1985 |
Hindustan University |
Higher Education |
1988 |
KCG College of Technology |
Engineering |
1994 |
Orient Flight School |
Aviation |
1995 |
Hindustan College of Arts & Science |
Applied Sciences, Arts and Humanities |
2014 |
Hindustan International School |
CIE, CBSE |
2015 |
Hindustan First Grade College |
Bachelors |
Board Memberships and Affiliations
Year |
Designation |
Area |
|---|---|---|
Member |
Indian Society of Training & Development |
|
Member |
Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce |
|
Member |
Aircraft Owners & Pilot Association (AOPA) |
|
Member |
Helicopter Association International (HAI) |
|
Member |
Rotary Wing Society of India (RWSI) |
|
Member |
Trivandrum Club, Trivandrum, Kerala |
|
Member |
Madras Boat Club, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
|
Member |
Presidency Club, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
|
1999 since |
Member |
Indian Society of Technical Education |
2002 since |
Member |
Aeronautical Society of India, India |
2006-2007 |
Vice President |
St. Paul's Marthoma Church, Velachery, Chennai |
2007-2008 |
Project Convener |
St. Paul's Marthoma Church, Velachery, Chennai |
2009 since |
Member |
Royal Aeronautical Society, United Kingdom (MRAes) |
2011 since |
Member |
All India Management Association (AIMA) |
2011-2014 |
Chairman |
Y's Men International Convention 2014 |
2014-2016 |
Executive Member |
Madras Management Association (MMA), Chennai |
2014 since |
Member |
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) |
2015 |
Chairman |
Aeronautical Society of India, Chennai branch |
2015-2017 |
Member |
Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) |
Honours and awards
Year |
Name |
Awarding Organization |
|---|---|---|
Trailblazer |
The Times Group |
|
Golden Educationist of India |
National & International Compendium |
|
Sevai Chemmal |
South India Social & Cultural Academy |
|
2007 |
G.K. Moopanar Award |
G.K. Vasan |
2008 |
Rashtriya Rattan |
Citizens Integration Peace Society |
2008 |
Bharat Jyoti |
India International Friendship Society |
2009 |
Jewel of India |
Indian Solidarity Council |
2010 |
National Achievements Award for Education Development |
Indian Economic Development & Research Association |
2011 |
Visionary Leader |
Dailly News and Analysis (DNA) |
2013 |
Edupreneur |
Times of India |
Social Life
He has been an ACTIVE member of Y's Men International. Over the years he has been serving the community worldwide as part of this organization and many other social organizations. He involved himself in Y’s men activities since 1983 and held various positions over the years. He was instrumental in bringing the 71st Y's Men International Convention to Chennai in 2014 and organized the event as the Host Committee Chairman.