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GITA-SAR’s Centre for Excellence

GITA-SAR’s Centre for Excellence

GITA-SAR’s Centre for Excellence is a dynamic, multidisciplinary initiative dedicated to fostering conscious leadership, holistic and inclusive development among diverse population groups. At its core, the Centre is guided by the belief that meaningful social change stems from the integration of cognitive sharpness, multi-faceted knowledge, competence, inner strength and empowerment — particularly when driven at the grassroots level.


Our work spans across thematic areas such as education, youth development, gender empowerment, community capacity-building, multi-domain opportunity creation and cooperative entrepreneurship. Through a carefully designed blend of research-backed methodologies, participatory learning approaches, real-time problem solving and on-ground engagement, we design and deliver programs that are contextually relevant and socially impactful.

 

We actively engage & work with educational institutions, government departments, corporate, NGOs, and local stakeholders to create curated sustainable growth models. Our mission is to bridge the academic, social, and developmental divides that often hinder equitable growth — particularly in underserved regions of India.

By focusing on both systemic interventions and individual capacity-building, the Centre serves as a hub for thought leadership, conscious development, community action, and transformative learning. Whether working with adolescent girls in rural schools, conducting advanced knowledge programs in universities, or building parental awareness through dialogue, GITA-SAR’s Centre for Excellence remains committed to nurturing potential, fostering dignity, and enabling informed, empowered futures for all.

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Adolescent Girls Competence Building and Empowerment Program – Govt Schools -Dept of Basic Education, Govt of UP, Prayagraj

 

The Adolescent Girls’ Competence Building and Empowerment Program is an innovative initiative spearheaded by GITA-SAR aimed at enhancing the life skills, academic performance, and socio-emotional well-being of adolescent girls enrolled in government schools in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The program is designed to bridge gender disparities in education, foster self-confidence, and empower young girls to become informed, safe, and active participants in their personal and community development.

 

Since its inception, the program has witnessed a positive shift in the attitudes, aspirations, and confidence levels of participating girls. Schools report improved attendance, active participation in class and extracurricular activities, and greater engagement in discussions around rights and responsibilities. The initiative has also fostered stronger community-school linkages and increased parental involvement.

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Banaras Hindu University – Knowledge Session on Launch & Growth of Co-operatives India in Modern Business Context

 

The Knowledge Session conducted at the auditorium of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi was holistic & futuristic that empowered participants to navigate traditional cooperative foundations through modern business modalities & tools. By combining constitutional/legal understanding, operational governance, digital transformation, and inclusive social impact, the program positions cooperatives as resilient, multifunctional, and growth-oriented vehicles in the Indian—and increasingly global—economic fabric.

 

This executive-level programme is designed to equip professionals, policymakers, and cooperative leaders with comprehensive insights into launching and scaling co‑operative enterprises in India’s evolving business landscape. It marries historical context with best practices, legal frameworks, governance principles, and emerging growth strategies.

Ian’s work has predominantly been in Luxury Car Sales with Ian representing top brands such as Lamborghini, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Porche etc. In the past few years, Ian has managed some of the best international automobile brands in India and finally took the challenge to lead as a Business Head - Lamborghini Tamilnadu & Kerala (2021-July 2024). Steering the sales of Lamborghini cars & achieving the monthly, quarterly and annual targets, Ian established market goals for exclusive CBU vehicles sales, coordinating these with performance targets stipulated by Lamborghini India & drawing up a marketing plan in line to the market requirements.

Ian’s impressive management of Luxury Automobile Brands led to his being headhunted to join Trans Cars, Chennai - Head South India (2016-2021). Ian took the challenge to Independently manage the AMG Performance Center with dedication to the specific needs of the AMG and Dreams Cars Portfolio of Mercedes Benz India.

After a successful stint promoting Audi Brand, Ian took a new challenge & joined Friendly Automobiles India P Ltd Group Porsche Bangalore Business Head - Sales South India (2011- 2015). Ian marketed the brand and managed HNI Clients and also State Transport Authorities in Tamil Nadu. He sold a record breaking 35 cars in Tamil Nadu without an outlet and with competition from Porsche Dealers in the country with market knowledge and personal relationship with clients in Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry & bringing in increased revenue of 40 Crore INR for the company. He was with Jubilant Motors (Audi Brand) as a Sales & Service Head for South India (2008-2011).

Before his stint at the Automobile Industry, Ian had spent 2 decades in the Retail Industry ​ wherein he was with BASKIN ROBBINS - A Division of Allied Domecq Retailing International, USA as a Regional Head (2000-2007) for South India, Nepal, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh. He was responsible for opening hundreds of Retail Outlets in these countries.

After his MBA from the University of Madras (Chennai), ​ Ian's career started with Hindustan Computers Limited as a Regional Head for Channel Distribution (1988- 1999). Ian was Responsible for indirect channel operations handling a wide range of office automation products such as Toshiba copiers, Risograph, HP copy jets, Sharp fax machines, Key telephone systems, and Canon Electronic Typewriters and was given additional responsibilities of developing the reseller channels for HCL frontline across South India.

Ian is currently working as a Managing Director for Uni Labs India Ltd & Universal Labs (Cambodia) taking care of the international operations and expansions across the Asia Pacific Region. Uni Labs India Company was founded in 1977 with a clear vision to bring herbal medicines to society in a contemporary form unraveling the mystery behind the 5000 years old system of medicine.