Meet Our Founders
We are led by a team of experts who have substantial experience in international education and career consulting. They ensure that our teams are well trained and extensively prepared to give accurate advice to students.
Sanket Shah
An MBA from Swinburne University, Australia, Sanket founded the company in 1999. He has led the company successfully with steadfast commitment and dedication. His sharp strategic acumen has taken him to unparalleled heights in various ventures as he continues to expand their reach, including that of Planet Education.
Gagan Singh
The CEO of Planet Education Worldwide, an MBA from University of Technology, Sydney, Gagan has over 15 years of experience in the international education sector. Having led the marketing initiatives of UTS – Insearch across the Indian and South East Asian markets, he understands the business from both the university and the student perspective and ensures a focused customer centric approach at all Planet offices.
Our Team
AHMEDABAD, INDIA
Mrs Sonali Mehta a constant achiever and learner, Mrs Sonali Mehta have more than 15 years of experience in overseas education. With an immense experience as a counsellor and a manager, she has been helping students achieve their dreams to study abroad. She has been invited by the top Universities of Australia & UK to gain best of the knowledge and understanding with the Universities. Having a genuine interest in continuous zeal to excel in this industry of overseas education, she initiated from education counselling and has continued to change student’s life and contribute her managing skills to the company with all her heart and hard work.
BANGALORE, INDIA
Ashok Mathews, Regional Director for Planet Education in India, holds a master’s degree in marketing from the prestigious University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. Ashok has 11 years of work experience in the services industry, including working as Regional Manager, South Asia at UNSW where he took the lead for marketing, business development and student recruitment. With his educational and professional experience in Australia, he ensures strategic and all-round student centric counselling for higher studies.
BARODA, INDIA
Rupa Dalal is a QEAC certified counsellor who has been in the field of foreign education for nearly two decades now. With a postgraduate degree in Commerce from the prestigious Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, she has been instrumental in helping candidates realize their dreams and ambitions across the globe. Some of the countries that the she has facilitated are the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore. Her credentials also take pride with regard to extensive involvement in the area of Information Technology.
CHENNAI, INDIA
Vaasantosh Venkatesan, Regional director for Planet Education in Chennai. He has studied in Australia and is driven to bring his experience in the International Education space and is focused to enhance student experiences.
JAIPUR, INDIA
Subhash Bishnoi –a Master degree graduate in Information Systems, Central Queensland University. Worked in Australia for 6 years in Commonwealth Bank & National Australia Bank. He is now an Australian Citizen with vast experience working in the International Education Industry in India since 2005 as an International Career Adviser.
SURAT, INDIA
Mamta Jani, A commerce graduate from Osmania University and management trainee of ISB Hyderabad , is one of the founder members of the company since 1999. She has been the most successful South Gujarat Franchisee holder with offices in Baroda , Surat and Navsari. Her understanding the requirement of students has not only guided thousands of students to various destinations abroad but has also helped students take a better career decision and weave success stories. Having widely travelled and interacted with various Universities around the globe gives her an edge parallel to none other