Senior Management Team
The Leadership Team
Senior Management
Arun Bharat Ram
Chairman Emeritus SRF
Arun Bharat Ram
Chairman Emeritus SRF
He started his career in 1967 with the Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd. (now DCM Ltd.), the flagship company of the Shri Ram Group of Companies. Bharat Ram has been President of CII during 2000-2001, currently Chairman of CII Education Council, and the Indian Co-Chairman of the Indo German Consultative Group.
A mid-handicap golfer and a keen musician, having learnt under the renowned maestro Pt. Ravi Shankar, he plays the sitar whenever possible. Arun Bharat Ram belongs to a renowned family of Delhi well known for its contribution in the field of education, art, culture and sports. Arun Bharat Ram has won many awards and accolades. The important ones are the Jamshedji Tata Award, which was conferred on him by the Indian Society for Quality (ISQ) for the year 2006 and the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit, presented by the Federal Government of Germany in 2008.
Ashish Bharat Ram
Managing Director SRF
Ashish Bharat Ram
Managing Director SRF
Prior to joining SRF Ltd. in 1994, Ashish had successful stints at DCM Toyota Ltd., SRF Finance Ltd. and SRF Overseas Ltd. handling a variety of functions that included Sales, Strategy, Marketing, TQM, among others. Ashish has been studying the dynamics of family businesses for a while now and regularly speaks on the subject on Indian and global platforms. He has also authored articles on subjects related to India’s economic scenario and entrepreneurship in leading publications. Currently, Ashish serves as the Regional Chair for South Asia for the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), and is a member of the Northern Region Executive Committee of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He holds a degree in Economics from Delhi University and an MBA from The Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University. Ashish is a single digit handicap golfer and an avid follower of sports. He and his wife live in New Delhi with their two daughters.
Kartik Bharat Ram
JMD SRF, Director SEL
Kartik Bharat Ram
JMD SRF, Director SEL
As Deputy MD, Kartik is involved in the creation and strengthening of a performance based culture within the organization, through value-based leadership. He is also passionately involved in driving the aspirations of the company and is an advocate on issues related to environmental responsibility. With interests that center on human motivation, leadership, corporate transformation and accountability, Kartik has successfully shaped SRF into a trusted corporate brand – one that is respected for its commitment to deliver sustainable growth through total excellence.
In addition, Kartik is the Chairman of KAMA Holdings, a company that holds a majority share in SRF Ltd and is in the school education consultancy space. He is a fellow of the India Leadership Initiative, Aspen Institute India. In the past, he has served as the President of the Indian Blind Sports Association and as Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Delhi State Council for the year 2007-08.
Kartik is a graduate of Santa Clara University, California and earned an MBA from Cornell University, New York. He is an avid golfer and winner of multiple pro-am Golf tournaments.
Vasvi Bharat Ram
Director, Shri Educare Limited
Vasvi Bharat Ram
Director, Shri Educare Limited
Vasvi is the immediate past President of FLO, the women's wing of FICCI, where she championed initiatives for women's economic independence and advocated for crucial governmental measures. Her dedication to women empowerment spans over fifteen years, with significant contributions to FICCI's Education Committee, including creating employment opportunities for women in non-teaching school roles and addressing child safety concerns.
With a Bachelor of Arts from Delhi University and further education from the London College of Fashion and Harvard Business School, Vasvi has a rich entrepreneurial background. She finds inspiration in books, travel, music, and theatre beyond her professional endeavours.
Radhika Bharat Ram
Director, Shri Educare Limited
Radhika Bharat Ram
Director, Shri Educare Limited
In 2020, Radhika founded the KARM Fellowship, which empowers young women from underserved backgrounds through education, mentoring, employability skills, and community service. She also champions social causes, serving as Chairperson of the Indian Blind Sports Association and the JPM Senior Secondary School for the Blind, and as Jt. Secretary of The Blind Relief Association. Radhika is a board member of HelpAge India, Teach For India, and the Ananta Aspen Centre, and co-chairs the CII National Education Council.
She is dedicated to women-centric causes, particularly cervical cancer awareness, as a trustee of CAPED. Her leadership extends to the Delhi Crafts Council, where she worked to preserve traditional crafts. Recognized for her social impact, Radhika has received the Mahatma Award for Social Impact 2021 and other accolades. She enjoys music, reading, pottery, and running.
Sheelam Seth
Chief Executive Officer
Sheelam Seth
Chief Executive Officer
He moved back to India in 2012, and as a Business Head of the Coated and Laminated Fabric, he made significant contributions in growing the business to become the market leaders in the industry. He played a vital role in integrating Coated and Laminated Fabric Business for better synergies to excel in operational excellence over the years.
His strong orientation towards SRF values, development of people, maturity to handle diversity and patient listening is worth emulating. He believes in building strong and effective team and has a strong customer focus.
Business Leadership Team
Sapna Yadav
Vice President - Operations
Sapna Yadav
Vice President - Operations
Rajender Shah
Vice President - Operations
Rajender Shah
Vice President - Operations
Sudha Santhanam
Vice President - Operations
Sudha Santhanam
Vice President - Operations
She worked as an Educator at The Shri Ram School, Aravali where she taught English, Mathematics as well as Science in Junior School. Along with teaching she also took on the role of an Environment Coordinator, Physical Education Coordinator and was the Program lead for Design for Change projects in collaboration with various prestigious Schools in Delhi NCR.
She was the founder Principal of The Shri Ram Police Public School, set up by Padmashree late Mrs. Manju Bharat Ram, which was an inclusive school based on Public Private partnership in the field of Education. She was instrumental in shaping the values and philosophy of the school and played a key role in formulating its vision & policies to ensure that equal opportunities were provided to learners from diverse backgrounds.
Trained in Carnatic Vocal music, Sudha has been a part of several concerts and musical programmes during her school and college days.
Sunita Arora
Associate Vice President - Operations
Sunita Arora
Associate Vice President - Operations
Her journey with The Shri Ram Schools started when she joined The Shri Ram School Aravali in the elementary department. She has extensive experience in early childhood care and education, and child and family outcomes. She is passionate about introducing innovative learning practices for the overall development of children in early years. Her innovative ideas came in the fore front for the overall development of the children.
Her expertise in the field is being taken forward at our various partner preschools through her involvement as Associate Vice President in Education and Training at Shri Educare Limited.
Naveed Zaheer
Associate Vice President - Marketing
Naveed Zaheer
Associate Vice President - Marketing
Laxmi Teotia
Associate Vice President - Finance
Laxmi Teotia
Associate Vice President - Finance
Amit Rajhans
Associate Vice President - IT
Amit Rajhans
Associate Vice President - IT
I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my diverse skill set to solve complex challenges and drive organizational success. With a strong track record of implementing cutting-edge technologies and streamlining processes, I am passionate about driving digital transformation and helping businesses achieve their goals. I am committed to continuous learning and development, always staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to deliver innovative solutions that drive bottom-line results.
Amit Bhagria
Associate Vice President - HR
Amit Bhagria
Associate Vice President - HR