Meet The Leadership Team
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Beyond Campus Universal operates under a well-defined governance framework that ensures strategic direction, operational efficiency, and alignment with its mission. The governance framework comprises a Board of Directors and an Executive Leadership Team.
🏛️ Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, policy guidance, and long-term vision for BCU. Their primary role is to ensure that the organization stays aligned with its core objectives and maintains excellence in education and career development.
đź“‹ Executive Leadership Team
The Executive Leadership Team is responsible for daily operations, including program development, technology integration and execution of BCU's strategic initiatives. They work closely with the Board of Directors to implement policies and drive the organization's growth.
Saliil Arakkal
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Saliil Arakkal is the CEO of Beyond Campus Universal (BCU), bringing a strong blend of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial experience. He has over 12 years of experience with multinational organizations in Sales and Marketing, along with another 12 years as a serial entrepreneur across education, food and beverage, and service sectors. His corporate background has given him deep expertise in strategic business development, market positioning, and growth leadership.
Over the years, he has built and led ventures with a clear focus on education, innovation, and learner-centric growth. His experience includes establishing and scaling educational initiatives, leading academic business operations, and managing large franchise and learning networks. With a strong commitment to quality, accessibility, and future-focused learning, he continues to drive BCU’s vision of creating meaningful academic and career pathways for learners.
Akanksha Joshi
Sales and Operations Head
Akanksha Joshi brings over a decade of experience in the EdTech industry, with a strong focus on business management, sales, and operations. She has been instrumental in structuring and executing marketing and sales strategies that drive sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
She has been instrumental in structuring and executing marketing and sales strategies, building scalable processes, and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. With a deep understanding of the education sector and a results-driven approach, she contributes significantly to strengthening the company’s growth, performance, and learner-centric initiatives.
Advisory & Subject Matter Experts
Natrajan
Board Member | Independent Director
Natarajan serves as an Independent Director at Beyond Campus Universal, bringing deep expertise in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and strategic growth. A seasoned investor and business mentor, he was previously associated with leading venture capital firms, where he played a key role in identifying and nurturing high-potential startups across technology and consumer sectors.
With a keen eye for innovation and sustainable business models, Natarajan offers invaluable perspective in scaling impactful education ventures. His association with Beyond Campus Universal strengthens its vision of creating transformative learning ecosystems that align with the demands of tomorrow’s workforce.
Biju Raju
Advisor
Biju Raju brings over two decades of experience in enterprise technology, consulting, and strategic solutions. As an Advisor, he provides valuable guidance on leveraging technology and innovation to support the organization’s growth and long-term vision.
With extensive experience in pre-sales, solution design, and digital transformation across global enterprises, he offers a strong perspective on aligning business strategy with scalable technology solutions. His insights into emerging technologies, including AI and enterprise platforms, help drive innovation and enable the organization to build future-ready, impactful learning ecosystems.
Sumesh Mannenkunnath
Advisor
Sumesh Mannenkunnath brings over two decades of experience in enterprise technology, with deep expertise in network security, cloud platforms, and large-scale system engineering. In his role as Advisor, he provides strategic guidance on building secure, scalable, and future-ready technology infrastructure for the organization.
Having led high-impact engineering initiatives and teams across global enterprises, he offers valuable insights into digital transformation, product scalability, and innovation-driven growth. With a strong focus on aligning technology with business and learning outcomes, he plays a key role in strengthening the company’s technological foundation and supporting its mission to deliver impactful, learner-centric education solutions.