Leadership



Gunasekaran A
Founder President

Inspired by his experience in leading IAS academies, Gunasekaran A founded Sabarmathi Gurukulam to make quality coaching accessible to underprivileged aspirants. The Gurukulam follows a unique model where students take tuition in nearby villages to support their food and accommodation. This approach fosters self-reliance while ensuring uninterrupted preparation. His vision blends education with dignity and community impact.

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Our Team


Rathnavel
Operations, Maintenance & Media Head

Rathnavel plays a vital role in managing the operations, maintenance, and media initiatives of Sabarmathi Gurukulam. He has been instrumental in shaping the campus into a sustainable and serene learning space amidst farmlands. Passionate about preserving local culture, he actively promotes traditional art forms like Parai. An aspiring Tamil cinema director, he also creates aesthetically rich videos and documentation for the Gurukulam.

Karthikeyan Thirumal
Accounts & Administration Head

Karthikeyan Thirumal, Senior Vice President at a US-based firm, brings strong expertise in finance and operations. At Sabarmathi Gurukulam, he oversees accounts and administration, ensuring transparency and efficient management. His professional experience adds significant strength to the organization’s financial discipline and operational excellence.

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Krithika Kandasamy
Executive Chairperson

Krithika Kandasamy is a Europe-based global business leader with deep experience across mobility, technology, strategy and business transformation. She serves on the boards of multiple companies and advises governments and organisations on innovation and growth across mobility, energy, sustainability and emerging technologies.

She is the founder of the Maia Women’s Foundation and the Robotics Foundation of Tamil Nadu, both committed to advancing STEM education and opportunity for underserved communities across India, Nepal and Africa.

At Sabarmathi Gurukulam, she leads innovation programmes, strategic partnerships and fundraising initiatives.

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