Selva Pankayachelvan
| Selva Pankayachelvan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | British |
| Other names | Selva Pankaj |
| 🎓 Alma mater | London Business School, Harvard Business School, Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, and Stanford Graduate School of Business. |
| 💼 Occupation | Businessman, educator |
| Known for | Thinking into Character, The Power of Learning from DAD, The Mindset. |
Selva Pankayachelvan is a British businessman, educator and co-chief executive officer of Regent Global, an education and investment organisation.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Pankayachelvan arrived in the United Kingdom in 1990 at the age of 19 as a refugee from Sri Lanka. He initially studied chartered accountancy and later attended executive education programmes at London Business School, Harvard Business School, Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, and Stanford Graduate School of Business.[4][5]
Career
Pankayachelvan worked for about a decade in senior roles at financial and investment institutions including Prudential Financial Inc., Fortress Investment Group, Schroders, and Grosvenor. In 1999, he began offering private tuition, which led to the founding of Regent Independent College with his wife, Tharshiny Pankaj, and his late father. By 2009, he had transitioned from investment banking to serve as chief executive officer of Regent Global, a position he currently shares with Tharshiny Pankaj.[6][7][8]
He has been awarded three honorary doctorates for his contributions to education in the UK and USA, and Regent European University (REU) has awarded him the title of Honorary Professor.[9]
In 2024, he was appointed chair of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Sustainability 70 Steering Group. He is also involved with the Founder's 100 Campaign, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, the Prince's Trust, the British Asian Trust, the Regent Global Unity Forum, and the Esharelife Foundation.[10]
His company, Regent Global is an educational organisation based in London that provides skills, training development and consulting to the private and public sectors.[11][12]
Awards and recognition
- Asian Rich List 101 Wealthiest Asians 2025.
- Top 100 Influential People by Awards Intelligence in 2024.[13]
- Entrepreneur of the Year (British Sri Lankan Awards 2023).[14]
- Entrepreneur of the Year (Asian Achievers Awards 2016).
- Businessman of the Year (London Asian Business Awards 2019).[15][16]
- Finance Monthly CEO Awards 2018.[17]
Books
References
- ↑ "What AI Still Can't do — and Why It Matters More Than Ever". Forbes.
- ↑ "Dr Selva & Tharshiny Pankaj | EasternEye".
- ↑ "Asian businessmen Selva Pankaj and Rami Ranger among top Tory donors | EasternEye".
- ↑ "Leading entrepreneurs celebrated at historic 25th anniversary of the Asian Business Awards | EasternEye".
- ↑ "In Conversation with Dr Selva Pankaj". 12 March 2024.
- ↑ "Dr Selva and Tharshiny Pankaj | EasternEye".
- ↑ "British Veteran Owned | Supporters of British Veteran Owned: Advisory Board, Ambassadors, and Leadership".
- ↑ "Regent College London (RCL) celebrates 25 years of educational excellence". August 2024.
- ↑ "Selva Pankaj". 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "Selva Pankaj". 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "HC thanks Dr Selva Pankaj for Public Learn Education Platform".
- ↑ https://www.bbntimes.com/society/2025-s-top-100-most-influential-people-who-s-on-the-list
- ↑ "Selva Pankaj". 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "Leading entrepreneurs celebrated at historic 25th anniversary of the Asian Business Awards | EasternEye".
- ↑ "Selva Pankaj". 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "Dr. Selva Pankaj wins Businessman of the Year at the 3rd London Asian Business Awards 2019 – Thinking into Character".
- ↑ "Selva Pankaj". 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "Dr Selva and Tharshiny Pankaj | EasternEye".
- ↑ "Dr. Selva Pankaj wins Businessman of the Year at the 3rd London Asian Business Awards 2019 – Thinking into Character".
- ↑ "Centre for Business & Economic Research - Dr Selva Pankaj".
- ↑ "Centre for Business & Economic Research - Dr Selva Pankaj".
Further reading
External links
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