Sumanth Narayan, a prominent figure in education and social service, serves as Vice-Chairman of Shanthinikethana Schools and has held the position of Education Co-Chairman at the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI). With an MBA background, he embarked on his career as an entrepreneur with Soft Guru Pvt. Ltd., significantly raising Bangalore’s profile in the global market through CEBIT (ICT Trade Fair) in Germany. Notably, he contributed to the launch of Ksrtc.in, an e-ticketing bus portal, and Gandhibazar.com, an e-commerce platform. Driven by a passion for social impact, Sumanth transitioned to education, emphasizing values, leadership, and multicultural learning at Shanthinikethana School. He actively engaged in various social and environmental causes, collaborating internationally for multicultural activities. Recognized for his dedication, he received the REX Karmaveer Education Change Champion Fellowship and Karmaveer Chakra Award from iCONGO in partnership with the UN. Co-founding Adelie International Preschool in 2019, he created an innovative learning environment, underscoring his belief in the constant evolution of educational institutions in our ever-changing global community.