His career began in the UK higher education sector, where he contributed to student development, and research, before expanding his experience into corporate investment, family offices, and various industries across oil & gas, technology, transportation, education, and F&B industries. In the United States, with his focus on managing Charter Schools Education portfolios, overseeing financial planning, auditing, and operations for large-scale public funds, he has contributed towards ensuring school doors remain open, and children continue to develop themselves with education. Served in Rotaract UN New York and with refuguee schools in Malaysia, collaborating with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR), UNICEF, and UN, he strongly believes education should be given to all. This continues to motivate him to develop and empower leaders who believe in community with his 10 Fully Sponsored Yearly Scholarships.
The professional development workshops have touched the lives of more than 2,000 learners worldwide across the UK, USA, New Zealand, Malaysia, India, Philippines, China, and beyond, from various backgrounds, including many professionals who are now in senior leadership positions, and continues to work with him through SASTRA projects. He has strengthened school career development and counseling ecosystems by empowering educators and creating sustainable models for student development, leaving a lasting impact on communities. He has also published in H-Index journals and continues to volunteer in both urban and rural schools. He currently serves as an advisor in social enterprise, guiding startups, individuals, and communities to embrace innovation and purpose-driven leadership. Furthermore, his coaching program for postgraduate candidates is another program that helps individuals chart their career pathway with Master's and Doctorate Programs.
Besides continuing his professional career at Higher Education and Training Institution, at the heart of his work, he continues delivering the 10 Fully Sponsored Yearly Scholarships for deserving individuals across the globe who demonstrate the ability to give back as part of his personal CSR and giving back. Beside that the paid Customized Signature Individual 1-Year Professional Development Program is offered to individuals who are ready to unlearn and relearn as a transformative journey for people aged 18 to 50 seeking change for themselves. Each program is tailored-made based on the individual needs to ensure the program blends structured learning with principles of balance and mindful resource management, drawing inspiration from conflict-free philosophies. From theory to real practice, it empowers participants to achieve clarity, resilience, and positioning to grow personally and professionally while contributing positively to society. Ananda believes that people are motivated or lives by different needs. Expecting the same or results from everyone ignores the reality of life itself and the generational shifts, a truth that has always existed, though often overlooked. For some, success is measured by wealth, fame and title, and for others, living a life of contentment is their success. Whatever your journey may be, Ananda’s proven track record of launching impactful projects with SASTRA platforms and guiding thousands of his learners has made this program one of the most trusted pathways for those ready to embrace change and unlock their full potential.
Contact : dr.ananda@outlook.com
Program : Customized Signature Individual 1-Year Professional Development Program
Price : USD 1,550 per pax (12 Months Program) One-to-One Coaching (Email to block your slots)
Scholarship : 10 Fully Sponsored Yearly Scholarships (Email why you need a Full Scholarship & 1 Year Training)
dR. AnaNDA DEVAN
As a visionary leader, an educator, coach, and mentor with more than two decades of experience across government, non-profits, corporate, education, learning and development, and focusing on social enterprise sectors. He earned his PhD in Management from Universiti Kuala Lumpur under a full scholarship from the 16th King of Malaysia (Yayasan King Abdullah Foundation), established in 1996 by His Royal Highness Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah of Pahang and Her Royal Highness Tengku Ampuan of Pahang. The foundation focuses on education, welfare, and community development, providing scholarships to outstanding Malaysian students, and he benefited and believes he must continue to give back. Furthermore, Ananda received a scholarship during his Master’s program from UOP International Foundation. His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Computing (Hons) and an MSc in Education & Training Management from the University of Portsmouth (UK), complemented by executive training at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government (USA) and Doctorate modules in business administration at SEGi University (Malaysia).
Dr. Ananda Devan is an educator, coach, and mentor with more than two decades of experience across government, non-profits, corporate, education, training, and social enterprise sectors. He earned his PhD in Management from Universiti Kuala Lumpur under a full scholarship from the 16th King of Malaysia (Yayasan King Abdullah Foundation), and received partial scholarship support during his Master’s program from UOP & International foundations. His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Computing (Hons) and an MSc in Education & Training Management from the University of Portsmouth (UK), complemented by executive training at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government (USA) and advanced modules in business administration at SEGi University (Malaysia). His career began in the UK higher education sector, where he contributed to curriculum innovation, student development, and research, before expanding into corporate investment and industry strategy across oil & gas, technology, transportation, education, and F&B industries. In the United States, with his focus on managing Charter Schools Education portfolios, overseeing financial planning, auditing, and operations for large-scale public funds he has contributed towards ensuring schools do not close, and children can study.
dR. AnaNDA DEVAN
Empowering Communities and Shaping the Future
One Step at a Time
Dr. Ananda Devan founded SASTRA Hub in 2012 to bring transformative change in the education eco-systems and currently serves as a Chair for the Board Member Core Advisory Council. The Next Chapter 2025 - 2035 is set, and work is in progress by stages.