Mr Atul Arvind Temurnikar

Atul Temurnikar is the Co-founder and Chairman of Global Schools Group (GSG), a Singapore-based international schools education network having 64 campuses across 11 countries. Under his visionary leadership, GSG has become a global force in K–12 education, serving over 45,000 students from more than 70 nationalities. His mission: to make quality, values-based education accessible to communities worldwide.

Mr. Temurnikar is a strong advocate for innovation in education. He has contributed to education reform policies in India and Malaysia, proposed curriculum enhancements for expat communities, and championed national integration efforts through Singapore Governments’ National Integration Council. His philanthropic outreach includes setting up tribal schools in India, sponsoring underprivileged students in Singapore through SINDA, and supporting COVID-19 relief initiatives.

Recognised globally, Mr. Temurnikar has received numerous accolades including:
• Walter L. Hurd Executive Medal (USA)
• APQO President’s Award of Excellence
• Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award (2025) – given by President of India, India’s highest honour for contribution to communities globally through education.
• Distinguished Fellow, Institute of Directors, India

Mr. Temurnikar continues to lead with a focus on academic excellence, character development, and innovation. He believes that education should transcend socio-economic barriers — and through GSG, he ensures it does.

A MBA from the University of East London and BE in Electronics & Power, Mr. Temurnikar transitioned into education after a successful corporate career with IBM and HCL, where he led digital transformation for government & corporate across Southeast Asia.

His legacy is defined by impact — nurturing future-ready global citizens, bridging communities through education, and redefining what world-class schooling can be. His thought leadership in areas like sustainability in education, virtual schooling, and agile educational models is widely respected.