Prajodh Rajan has played a key role in changing the concept of Pre-School education in India by introducing innovative technology driven initiatives. Under his leadership, EuroKids has grown from 2 Pre-Schools in 2001 to more than 1000+ Pre-Schools today. Read More
Vikas Phadnis is Vice Chairman of EuroKids International, a leading name in India’s Pre-School and K-12 education. Over the past 18 years, he has contributed significantly to build the education sector in India with over 1000+ pre-schools across the country. Additionally with 10 leading K-12 educational institutions, Vikas has driven the company’s business agenda resulting in exponential growth making these the most sought after private educational institutions in India. Vikas has been a key enabler in breakthrough innovations and created a differentiated approach towards delivery of education. Lack of an organized pre-schooling set up in India, encouraged Vikas to set foot in this sector, making it a major employer and a financially rewarding franchise business. Under his stewardship, the EuroKids franchise model has won many coveted awards including Indian Power Brand 2016, Indian Education Awards 2015 – Early Child Playschool Chain & Franchise India Hall of Fame 2015. Known to be a visionary amongst his peers, Vikas has been involved with various industry associations and has been instrumental in setting up the Association of Private school operators in India. Vikas is today a role model for professional managers who strive to convert breakthrough ideas into successful large businesses.
Prajodh Rajan - Co-Founder and Group CEO, EuroKids International, conceptualized and started EuroKids International in 2001 and has been the driving force behind its growth from 2 pre-schools in 2001 to over 1000 pre-schools currently.
He enjoys an enviable reputation in the industry, for his pioneering efforts in early childhood education in the country, besides creating a fertile ecosystem for education entrepreneurship.
He is a proud recipient of the ‘Special Recognition for Contribution to Franchising’ by Indian Franchise Association, Education Leadership Award 2016.
He has also been named as one of the ‘50 Leaders changing India Education’ by a leading Education Magazine.