Management
Founder & CEO
Manu Bhandari
Educated at two of the world’s top institutions— HEC Paris (MBA) and London School of Economics (MSc in Accounts & Finance) —he gained a strong foundation in strategic structure organizations, and drive data-informed decisions. The exposure to multicultural environments and analytical depth proved instrumental in building an education venture rooted in innovation, financial sustainability, and long-term vision.
Professional Experience: Finance, Strategy & Venture Building
Before founding Sky World School, he held leadership and operational roles across investment banking, private equity, and ed-tech. At Morgan Stanley (London & Hong Kong), he worked as a trader and fund manager, developing deep capital markets expertise, risk discipline, and a global view of value creation—skills that later informed his approach to funding and scaling the school. As a founding partner at Mark88 Capital (India and USA) , he led a private equity fund from 2015–2019, acquiring dealmaking, capital structuring, and investor management experience, crucial in making Sky World School a viable, investible enterprise. At Reliance Industries’ Ed-Tech arm (Bangalore) , as CFO, he oversaw three M&A transactions, giving him first hand insight into operational integration, education ventures, and large-scale financial execution—directly transferable to scaling Sky World School’s systems and infrastructure.
Sky World School: From Vision to Institution
Since founding Sky World School in 2009, he has led all core functions infrastructure, finance, fundraising, marketing, and admissions—and built a robust academic engine. From the original Sky Learning System (SLS 1.0), he envisioned and implemented SLS 2.0, a comprehensive academic transformation that integrates experiential learning, data-driven assessments, and structured teacher training and trackable academic systems involving lesson planning, observations, and feedback loops. His focus today is on scaling Sky World School from 800 to 2,000+ students, deepening brand value, and evolving SLS 2.0 into a replicable and globally benchmarked learning system that meets the needs of 21st-century learners.
Chairperson
Mrs. Santosh Bhandari
National Award-Winning Educationist | Visionary Mentor | Architect of the Sky Learning System
Mrs. Santosh Bhandari is an educationist of national repute with over 50 years of distinguished
service in school education. A celebrated academic leader in the tri-city region of Chandigarh,
Panchkula, and Mohali, she previously led DAV school to new heights and continues to shape
the educational landscape of tri-city with deep commitment and visionary zeal.She is the
recipient of prestigious National Teachers Award given by President of the country on behalf of
the Indian Government given to the elite education leaders of the country.
She is the original creator of the Sky Learning System (SLS)—a pioneering educational
framework that integrates Experiential Learning, Inquiry-Based Discovery, and the Theory
of Multiple Intelligences. Designed right at the inception of Sky World School, SLS forms the
backbone of the school’s pedagogical strength. It not only prepares students for academic
excellence but also fosters emotional, social, and intellectual growth, benchmarked against
global best practices.
Currently, as the Chairperson of Sky World School, Mrs. Bhandari leads the training and
mentoring of the school’s academic teams. She equips the next generation of educators and
academic leaders with tools for innovation, including the strategic use of AI, crafting impactful
lesson plans, conducting data-driven evaluations, and nurturing a continuous improvement
mindset. She has authored over 100 policy documents that form the Sky Operating System
and designed numerous academic and administrative processes that ensure seamless
execution at scale.
Mrs. Bhandari’s rare combination of vision, structure, and academic thought leadership
makes her the ideal leader to guide Sky World School’s expansion journey. Her presence
guarantees that the core academic excellence of the institution will remain intact—even as it
grows into a national and international brand.
Director
Ankit Goel
Mr. Ankit Goel is a seasoned management professional with a robust background in real estate
development and educational ventures. An alumnus of Boston University and holding a Master’s
degree in Real Estate from New York University, he brings a blend of international exposure and
local insight to his endeavors. Within real estate, he has been instrumental in developing
residential projects across various regions.At Sky World School, Mr. Goel serves as a Director, providing strategic oversight and contributing to the institution’s growth trajectory. His expertise in infrastructure development and organizational management complements the school’s vision of delivering quality education. His involvement ensures that the school benefits from sound governance and strategic planning.
