Our Team
Mr.Vikram Kesarwani
Director
Vikram Kesarwani brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished academic background to his role as Director of The Learning Space. A Chartered Accountant, qualified in 2002, Mr. Kesarwani holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Delhi University. With an impressive total work experience of 25 years, he has developed a deep understanding of educational administration and financial management.
Mr. Kesarwani’s schooling at Sachdeva provided a solid foundation for his academic and professional journey. Additionally, he holds an Information Systems Audit (ISA) degree, further enhancing his expertise in integrating technology with education.As the Director of The Learning Space, Mr. Kesarwani is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment. His extensive experience, coupled with his passion for education, ensures that The Learning Space remains a place where students thrive and excel.
Taufique Sushil Malik
Director
Taufique Sushil Malik is an innovative educator with a strong foundation in finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, bringing a unique perspective to early childhood education. With a BBA in Finance from Symbiosis International University, an MBA in Finance and Marketing from MUIT, and schoolingfrom Heritage School, he applies his expertise to nurture foundational skills in young learners. His approach emphasizes fostering creativity, problem-solving, and a growth mindset, aligning with the entrepreneurial spirit. By integrating hands-on activities and experiential learning, he ensures that even kindergarteners develop a love for learning, curiosity, and the confidence to explore new ideas, laying the groundwork for future success.
Neha Kesarwani
Director
Neha Kesarwani is a dedicated kindergarten educator with a solid academic background and a passion for fostering holistic early childhood development. With a Bachelor in Management Sciences from Lucknow University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Finance) from Symbiosis, and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University, she brings a strategic and nurturing approach to early education. Her expertise in leadership and management allows her to create enriching learning environments that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and emotional growth in young learners, setting the foundation for lifelong success.
Mrs.Smita Srivastava
Principal
Smita Shrivastava is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in early childhood education. She has successfully navigated challenging leadership roles in reputed educational institutions, leveraging her extensive international experience.
Smita excels in fostering positive relationships with all stakeholders, faculty, students, and parents, to drive learning and development objectives aligned with cultural and institutional values. Her leadership is rooted in her organizational skills, adaptability and proficiency in creating a conducive learning environment. In addition to her managerial roles, Smita is widely travelled and brings with her a diverse bouquet of cultural experiences having lived and worked as an expatriate in Thailand, Muscat and Dubai. She holds a master’s in computer application and has a strong academic background complemented by practical training in educational workshops and seminars.Smita is known for her effective leadership, strategic planning and commitment to enhancing educational standards.
VEERLE PONNET
Facilitator
My vision and expertise draw on insights from the world of Neuroscience. All my programmes promote a growth mindset, task-based learning, with emphasis on empowering students to see the positive potential for growth in both themselves and others.
- Passionate Educator | Specialised in Educational Neuroscience | Language Expert
- English/Spanish/Dutch/German/
French
EDUCATION
- 2019: Executive Leadership Course. Oxford University – Said Business School
- 2017: MA Neuro–Education. Rey Juan Carlos University. Madrid.
- 2016: Life-Coach Training. International Coaching Federation ICF.
- 2016: Neuro-Language Coaching. Accredited Certification ELC
- 2012: MA in Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching.
- 1993: Business Administration Graduate. I.H. – B.M.E. Ghent – Belgium
WORK EXPERIENCE
2015 – present: Academic Director. Dusemond Study Programmes.
2003 – 2015: English Department Coordination (Language Campus International). Pureza de María. Los Realejos. Tenerife.
Board of Directors
Sandeep Malik
Vikas Kesarwani
