Ampersand CEO, Vinesh Menon, Appointed as Co-Chairperson for CII Committee for School Education

[New Delhi - 28th November, 2023) -  The Confederation of Indian Industry ( CII) has recently onboarded Mr. Vinesh Menon, CEO of Ampersand group as the Co-Chairperson of its National School Education Committee. The move further underscores CII’s commitment to adding value to the all-important K12 sector. The committee also has many renowned thought leaders who represent well known schools and pre-schools in India.  On boarding Menon will enable CII to harness his vast wealth of knowledge and experience in the education sector both within the private and government domains.

It is expected that as co-chair, Vinesh Menon will make a significant contribution to CII and be a catalyst to drive impactful initiatives to transform education delivery in the country.

As the CEO of Ampersand Group, Mr. Menon has been instrumental in establishing strategic alliances with government bodies to enhance the quality of school & pre-school education along with skill development initiatives and healthcare solutions. His accomplishments include the successful implementation of many government-backed programs including technology integration into government schools, enablement of Day Care centres for construction labourer’s children under age six who are unable to go to Anganwadi, setting up of Astronomy labs in government schools etc. Vinesh Menon's commitment to social impact extends beyond education to the healthcare sector, where he has recently launched emergency medical response platforms for livestock in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services. His unwavering dedication to making a difference in various aspects of society is a testament to the vision set by the AMPERSAND group Founder Chairman Mr Rustom Kerawalla.

"I am humbled, honoured and excited to be on boarded into the role of Co-Chairperson at CII to contribute to the recently set up National School Education Committee. I do believe that the education process in India is at an inflection point and bodies like CII which is already influencing India’s economic growth through industry participation can make a huge difference in influencing the much needed learning & education transformation that is so vital for the country’s development & citizen livelihood. . This is an incredible opportunity to leverage my experience and passion to work with CII secretariat and the members National School Education initiative of CII and contribute to shaping a brighter future for social impact, innovation, and sustainable growth for the nation," commented Mr. Vinesh Menon, CEO, Human Development & Social Impact at Ampersand group

About the CII

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization, playing a proactive role in India's development process. Founded in 1895, CII works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India, partnering with the government for the country's development.