Mr Atul Arvind Temurnikar

Atul Temurnikar is the Co-founder and Chairman of Global Schools Group (GSG), a Singapore-based not-for-profit education network operating 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’s 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.

He has represented the education sector globally as keynote speaker and panelist at forums such as the Institute of Directors (UK), Horasis India Meeting, and Graham Brown’s XL Podcast. His thought leadership in areas like sustainability in education, virtual schooling, and agile educational models is widely respected.

Under his leadership, GSG manages 12 international schools including Global Indian International School (GIIS) in Singapore — the first CBSE school of its kind in the city-state. Beyond GIIS, Mr. Temurnikar spearheaded the expansion of the GSG network to include prestigious institutions such as One World International School, Dwight School Seoul (Korea’s first fully authorised IB Continuum school), Heath House UK, Glendale International (UAE & India), Emirates International School, and schools across Malaysia, Cambodia, and the Philippines. These schools offer diverse curricula — British, American, IB, ICSE, CBSE — and emphasise holistic, values-driven education.

Recognised globally, Mr. Temurnikar has received numerous accolades including:
• Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (2025) – India’s highest honour for overseas citizens
• Walter L. Hurd Executive Medal (USA)
• Global Nagpur Award (2023)
• APQO President’s Award of Excellence
• Recognition by Singapore’s Prime Minister for SINDA contributions
• Distinguished Fellow, Institute of Directors, India

As Chairman of Global Schools Foundation (GSF) and Global Indian Foundation (GIF) as well, 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 qualified engineer from VNIT Nagpur and an MBA from the University of East London, Mr. Temurnikar transitioned into education after a successful corporate career with IBM and HCL, where he led digital transformation 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.