TIST Members
Leadership Team
V. Venkatachalam
MentorA National Award winning academician with 40 years plus of experience with 28 years as Principal, he is an advocate for broad-based education.
Rugmani Narayan Iyer
Director - Learning & DevelopmentWith over 31 years teaching experience, she has worked at the helm of affairs for more than 20 years as Founder Principal of various schools.
Muhasin Muhammed
SecretaryA Dubai-based businessman in the retail industry, one of the founding members of the school. With a relentless quest for excellence, he is a multifaceted man of remarkable qualities.
Ajith Kumar
Vengat Group ChairmanMr. Ajith Kumar K, Chairman of Vengat Group, is a Mechanical Engineering graduate with an MBA and over 26 years of distinguished experience in the marine, oil & gas, and offshore sectors across the Middle East. He brings more than two decades of proven expertise in marketing, sales, business development, and operations, including international contract negotiations, import/export sales, production management, and global market expansions.
V Sanoop Kumar
TrusteeSanoop, an engineering graduate with 10 years of experience in sales and marketing, oversees marketing, capital outlays, and strategic initiatives at TIST. His expertise in planning and execution ensures effective resource utilization, brand growth, and the implementation of strategies that support the institution’s long-term vision and success.
SPECIALIST TEAM
Advt. A Y Khalid
Legal AdvisorAdv. A.Y. Khalid, a seasoned legal expert with 38 years of experience in practicing law. With a strong track record of serving diverse clients, including prominent banks and corporates. His extensive experience and sharp legal acumen make him a trusted advisor for complex legal matters. As a respected figure in the legal community, Adv. Khalid's insights and guidance are invaluable assets to our school community.
Anumol K P
DIETITIANAnumol K P is a qualified dietitian with an M.Sc. in DFSM and a PG Diploma in Nutrition, dedicated to promoting health through personalised, evidence-based diet and lifestyle guidance.
Dr Vidya Kishor
Consultant Clinical PsychologistDr. Vidya Kishor is an experienced Clinical Psychologist at Daya General Hospital & Surgical Specialty Center, Thrissur, where she has been serving since November 2018. With an MPhil from NIMHANS and a PhD, Dr. Vidya brings extensive academic and clinical expertise to her practice.Her areas of interest include psychotherapy for both adults and children, with a special focus on neuropsychology. Through a client-centered approach, Dr. Vidya provides comprehensive psychological care, helping individuals overcome emotional, behavioral, and cognitive challenges.
Academic Council
Dr. Satish Vasu Kailas
Satish is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. He has published over 100 peer reviewed Journal articles and chapters in books. He is on the Governing Board of various academic institutions. He has authored a book “Liberation through education”.
Dr. SRR Senthil Kumar
With 27 years of teaching, research and administrative experience in engineering institutions and six years in the construction industry, he is working as the Professor of Civil Engineering and Principal at Sona College of Technology, Salem. He is on the board of various professional institutions nationally and internationally.
P. Janardhanan Menon
Janardhanan is the CEO of a national advertising company for the past 20 years with about 35 years of experience in various corporates. Currently, he is the President of LIBA Alumni Association and Vice President of Loyola College Alumni Association.
Advisory Council
Vignesh Sesshadri
Vignesh, a Chartered Accountant by profession and presently working for Tata Teleservices Limited. Pro bono, he participates in running of a matriculation school in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu which caters to the economically weaker section of the society.
T.G. Balaji
A law graduate from the prestigious Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Chennai and a Bar Council Member of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, he is also the CEO of a well known real estate and construction company in which he has been instrumental in setting the base strong.
Dr. Saleem Ali IPS (Retd)
Presently, an Advisor for Jamia Milia Islamia University-New Delhi, Saleem is a decorated IPS officer of Manipur- Tripura cadre who has held several important positions in CBI and State Police before retiring as the Special Director-CBI.
Kalyan S
Kalyan, an IT professional running his own software company for the past 15 years, having its operations PAN India and Qatar. He is the designer of the ERP software ASCEND handling end to end operations in the verticals of Distribution, Retail, Food & Beverage. He carries an experience of 20 years in the industry.
Badri Narayan
Badri is a dynamic Finance professional with over 20 years of Corporate experience in Financial & Strategic Planning, Accounting and Financial Operations, Budgeting & Cost Accounting and M&A initiatives. Presently, he is the CFO of a MNC based in Chennai.
Rahul Tadmalia
Rahul has close to 14 years of Banking and Financial Services Experience. He is an expert in Investment Banking, M&A Strategic advisory to start-ups/SME’s, Cross border structuring and Angel, Private Equity & Debt funding. He is a partner at RSVP Capital Advisors, Bengaluru and has done his MBA from NUS Business School, Singapore and Melbourine Business School, Australia. He is the current President of the NUS Business School India Alumni Chapter.
Srividya Mahesh
Srividhya works with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Chennai, taking care of administration and finance for the past 25 years. The trustee of Sankalp, a organisation working for the care of cancer patients, Srividhya is a luminous name in the society, a woman with vision and compassion.
Jenson Zachariah
Jenson is a Senior programme producer as well as a ad-film maker for the past 7 years. He is the director/producer of many high-rated reality shows and non fiction tv series on the malayalam small screen. He has recently received Kerala State Award for the best non- fiction programme of 2017.
Our Faculty
“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see”
said - Alexandra K Trenfor
The faculty at TIST is well qualified and certified by the respective affiliate bodies. Our pre-school teachers are certified by the Association Montessori International and our other teachers will undergo professional development courses offered by University of Cambridge.
Apart from these certifications, periodic training programs for teachers keep them updated and allow them to use their innovation for the benefit of the school students.
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