Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, April 2025 — Arti Dawar has been elevated to the role of Chief Executive Officer at Shiv Nadar School, marking a remarkable milestone in her 14-year journey with the institution. Her elevation is a testament to her consistent contributions across human capital, operations, and strategic leadership. From serving as COO to Deputy CEO, Arti has been instrumental in driving academic innovation, inclusive growth, and digital transformation, positioning the school as a frontrunner in progressive education.
In her most recent role as Deputy CEO, Arti played a key part in steering the school’s multi-campus growth strategy while championing educator development and student wellbeing. As COO, she introduced operational frameworks that improved efficiency, scaled academic programs, and fostered a culture of collaboration and values-led learning. Her leadership approach has always been people-first, blending empathy with execution to empower both educators and learners.
Prior to her tenure at Shiv Nadar School, Arti held human resources leadership roles at HCLTech, MothersonSumi Infotech & Designs, and NIIT Ltd., gaining over two decades of experience in talent strategy, organizational design, and business transformation. Her diverse HR background continues to influence her leadership style as she focuses on sustainable growth and culture-building in the education space.
As CEO, Arti will now lead the school’s strategic direction across its campuses in Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Chennai. Her focus will be on academic excellence, innovation, and values-based education, ensuring every student receives a future-ready learning experience. Her appointment reaffirms Shiv Nadar School’s commitment to nurturing leaders from within and setting benchmarks in transformative education.
Shiv Nadar School is a progressive, K–12 private education institution with campuses in Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Chennai. Guided by the mission of “Education for Life,” the school integrates experiential pedagogy and technology with a strong emphasis on sports, arts, and wellbeing. With affiliations to CBSE, IGCSE, and IB, the school delivers a globally benchmarked curriculum tailored to meet the diverse learning needs of its students. A Great Place to Work Certified™ organisation for five consecutive years, the school has impacted over 6,500 students and is supported by 1,100+ educators and staff.
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