Leadership and Management | The One School, Hyderabad

Director

Dr. Sindhura Narayana

A pioneer in educational innovation, Dr. Sindhura Narayana is deeply committed to designing academic programs that empower learners to realise their full potential. She champions the personalisation of learning journeys, believing that every child deserves an education tailored to their strengths, passions and ambitions. Behind the scenes, she plays a key role in supporting the teams, bringing together insights from her extensive research into global educational practices. By introducing fresh ideas and aligning them with the school's growth vision, she helps shape learning models that are innovative, personalised and future-ready.

Director

Sharani Ponguru

Sharani Ponguru is committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment for learning, contributing her rich experience to shaping The One School. Her academic foundation in Management Studies from Newcastle University, UK, underpins her passion for ensuring that every student receives a comprehensive and well-rounded education. A strong believer in the power of emotional development, she emphasises building emotional intelligence and mental resilience as core pillars of holistic education. She champions a culture that prioritises social and emotional learning while fostering the overall well-being of every student.

President

Puneet Kothapa

Puneet is a driving force of growth and innovation at the Narayana Group. A Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in financial planning and management, he blends financial insight with strategic and operational leadership to steer business growth, digital transformation and institutional excellence. Passionate about building scalable systems and high-performance teams, he champions data-driven decision-making and a culture of continuous improvement. His vision is to redefine education through engaging, future-ready learning experiences that prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.