Our Team

Founding Trustees

Dr. Ramana Ummareddy

Dr. Ramana Ummareddy is a distinguished educator with a remarkable four-decade career that spans professional experiences with global MNCs and a profound impact on the education sector. Over 21 years, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering global communities rooted in sustainability and cultural diversity, positively impacting the lives of more than 20,000 students

As a co-founder of three Delhi Public School branches in Hyderabad, Dr. Ramana's visionary leadership played a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction, curriculum development, and the delivery of holistic education. This was the first DPS to be set up in South India and he helped foster an innovative, student-centric approach which has established new benchmarks in the realm of education. He has ensured an equitable approach towards education by providing free education to all children of staff of DPS since inception.

With a Ph.D. in Strategic Management from Hyderabad Business School,a Gold Medalist graduate and State Award winner for obtaining 4.00/4.00 CGPA from University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore, Karnataka, Dr. Ramana adeptly combines academic excellence with a wealth of corporate and educational experiences. His strategic insights, academic rigor, and a consistent record of transforming lives through education strongly align with the mission of United World Schools, dedicated to achieving global educational equity.

Dr. Pullela Gopichand

Dr. Pullela Gopichand - Badminton Legend and Visionary Coach – Padma Bhushan Awardee(3rd Highest Civilian Honor in India)

Pullela Gopichand, a renowned figure in the realm of badminton, epitomizes excellence, unwavering dedication, and a transformative influence on the sport. Hailing from India, Gopichand's extraordinary journey as a player and coach has made an indelible mark on the global badminton stage.

During his playing career, he has won the All England Open Badminton Championships in 2001, He won five consecutive Indian national championships (1996-2000), won two gold medals and one silver medal at the Indian National Games in 1998 and represented India in three Thomas Cup tournaments. He has also won a gold medal in the SAARC badminton tournament in 1996 and 1997 and a bronze medal in the men's singles at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.

After his playing career he has successfully transitioned to becoming a coach of the most elite players of badminton in India and has founded the Gopichand Badminton Academy in 2008, which has since become one of the leading badminton training academies in the world. He was appointed the Chief National Coach for the Indian Badminton team in 2004 and his academy has produced several Olympic medallists, including Saina Nehwal (bronze, 2012) and PV Sindhu (silver, 2016). He has also coached Players to be World No.1 in Mens Double, Mens Singles & Women Single. He Coached Satwik Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, Parupalli Kashyap, HS Pranoy and Lakshya Sen.

The Gopichand Badminton Academy is a world-renowned training facility that has produced some of the best badminton players in India. The academy is known for its rigorous and demanding coaching methods, which have helped to produce world-class athletes and has also been credited with helping to popularize badminton in India.

His many achievements were recognized by the government of India and he has been awarded the Arjuna Award (1999) (highest sports honour for an athlete), Dronacharya Award (2009) and the Padma Bhushan Award (2014) (3rd highest civilian honour in India). In addition he was an honorouble mention by the International Olympic Committee for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Coaches Lifetime Award and is the first Indian to receive this honour.

Dr. G R Reddy

Dr. G R Reddy, fondly known as GR, is a pioneering HR entrepreneur with a transformative career spanning decades. His journey is characterized by trailblazing achievements in HR entrepreneurship, building global organizations, and fostering cross-cultural partnerships.

HR Trailblazer: GR's historic listing of the first HR company on the National Stock Exchange's EMERGE platform in India redefined HR entrepreneurship.

Global Networker: With a presence in 170+ countries, he leverages his vast network to harness individual potential for sustainable business and human development.

Advisor to Global Enterprises: GR extends his expertise to over 70 countries, offering guidance to major Indian and international organizations and promoting cross-border collaborations.

Investor and Mentor: Recognized for propelling businesses to growth through harnessing human talent, a vital element in sustainable business success.

Educator and Author: A respected author and guest faculty member at esteemed institutions, GR facilitates knowledge exchange between cultures, fostering the next generation of business leaders.

GR Reddy's exceptional career exemplifies his commitment to building global organizations, advancing sustainable business, and promoting cross-cultural partnerships on a global scale. His enduring impact transcends boundaries, making him a driving force for positive change.

Dr. Sarojini Ummareddy

Sarojini has worked until recently as the Co-Founder growth of Reflexion.AI, a video collaboration venture and was responsible for marketing and business development. She has extensive experience with the education and media sectors. She has been responsible for the growth of Delhi Public School in Hyderabad, having joined them as a Director in 2015. Prior to this, she had cofounded a media production company, VENSAR Pte Ltd in Singapore in 2012.

Sarojini is an alumnus of NTU Singapore with a Masters in Technopreneurship and Innovation. As a part of the course, she participated in immersion programs conducted at Harvard, Stanford and Beijing business schools where she interacted and interned with multiple startup companies in Silicon Valley. Through the global exposure attained Sarojini has incorporated a Media Production Company, VENSAR Pte Ltd in Singapore in the year 2012. She had completed her undergraduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering in 2011. She completed her PhD in the Field of General Management.

Dr. Teja Ummareddy

Dr. Teja Ummareddy currently is the Co-Founder of a tech start up, Auditflo, which digitizes operations for enterprises and makes their day to day operations hassle free and efficient. Auditflo currently works with multiple Governments and Corporates.

Dr. Teja has worked previously with AECOM in Singapore, Dubai, Mumbai and Hyderabad in various leadership roles. He has experience in working with and leading large teams.

Dr. Teja Pursued his Bachelors of Engineering From Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He completed his multi-city MBA program from SP Jain School of Global Management in Singapore , Dubai and Sydney. He completed his PhD in the Field of Marketing Management.

Honorary Trustees

Dr. Venkateswarulu Ummareddy

Dr. Venkateswaralu Ummareddy – Chief Whip in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council and Former Union Minister of India

He holds a Doctorate in Agriculture and was educated at Andhra Pradesh Agriculture University and Banaras Hindu University. He has been a professor at the Agricultural College in Bapatla Andhra Pradesh for over 28 years and has held various administrative positions including Head of Department of Agricultural Economics.

He is a respected leader in Andhra Pradesh and is known for his commitment to the welfare of the people. He played a key role in the implementation of various welfare schemes by the Government. He is a valuable asset to the state and continues to play an important role in the development of Andhra Pradesh (7th largest state in India)

He served as a Union Minister of India for Agriculture, Urban Development, Employment and Parliamentary Affairs (1996 – 1998) and served as the Chairman for the Estimates Committee (1999 – 2004)

Dr. Krishna Ella

Dr. Krishna Ella – Founder and Chairman of Bharat Biotech and Padma Bhushan Awardee(3rd Highest Civilian Honor in India)

He is a world-renowned scientist who has a Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin and is an illustrious entrepreneur who has revolutionized vaccine development. He is the founder and chairman of Bharat Biotech, a global leader in innovative vaccines. His work has impacted the lives of billions of people around the world.

Under Dr. Ella's leadership, Bharat Biotech has grown into a global leader in vaccine development. The company has over 12 vaccines in its portfolio, including Covaxin, India's first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine. Bharat Biotech's vaccines have been used to immunize over 4 billion people in over 150 countries. For his timely and generous work, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan Award (3rd highest civilian honour in India) by the Government of India.

He is also a strong supporter of scientific research and innovation and currently serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee to the Union Cabinet of India, CSIR Governing Council, CCMB Governing Council, Research Council for CSIR National Laboratories. He is also on the Board of Visitors for the Global Health Initiative, University of Wisconsin – Madison.