Our Leadership
Prof. Narendra L Nayak
ChairmanA distinguished educator and administrator with a strong commitment to excellence in education. Prof. Nayak began his career as a faculty member at NITK Surathkal, he later founded Expert on December 29th, 1986. He has received numerous awards, including the Excellence in Education Award from the Indian Economic Development and Research Association, the Bharat Gaurav Award, and the Spandana Business Award for his contributions to education.
Dr. Ushaprabha N Nayak
Vice-ChairpersonAn esteemed educator and inspiring figure at Expert. With a strong background in science, she earned her MBA in Marketing with distinction from Mangalore University, where she was awarded a gold medal. Her academic journey continued with a PhD from NITK Surathkal. Dr. Nayak has received numerous awards, including the FICCI Outstanding Contribution Award for her role in developing Coastal Karnataka as an educational hub and Nari Shakti Award in 2024 for her contributions to women’s empowerment.
Mr. Ankush N Nayak
Director, Information TechnologyMr. Ankush N. Nayak holds a B.Tech from NITK Surathkal and an M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Arizona, USA. He also earned a certificate in Digital Transformation from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. With research experience at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and the Indian Institute of Science, Mr. Nayak brings a diverse academic background and practical expertise to his role at Expert.
Ustad Rafique Khan
Trustee
Adv. Amrith Kini
Trustee
Mr. Suresh Pai
Trustee