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Radcliffe Schools reimagine learning with 2.0
MUMBAI: Education just got an upgrade. The Radcliffe Group of Schools has rolled out Radcliffe 2.0, a bold new chapter in schooling that promises to prepare children not just for exams, but for life itself.
With 20 campuses across India and more on the way, Radcliffe’s transformation marks a shift from traditional classrooms to future-ready learning spaces that spark curiosity, creativity and character in equal measure.
For over 15 years, Radcliffe has been synonymous with quality education and academic excellence. Now, through its Radspark framework, the school is setting a fresh benchmark with five learning pillars, skill development, personalised pathways, applied learning & agency, relationships & values, and keystone attributes. Together, they power the spark score, a unique index tracking every learner’s academic, emotional and creative growth.
Adding to the mix are flagship programmes such as Reach (language and communication skills), Raise (life skills and leadership), and Spa (sports and performing arts). From immersive labs to hands-on learning, Radcliffe 2.0 is designed to connect knowledge with the real world, and to make learning a lived experience rather than a race for marks.
“Radcliffe 2.0 is more than a rebranding; it’s a reimagining of education in India,” said Radcliffe Schools CEO Himanshu Yagnik. “Our aim is to nurture learners who are rooted in values, ready for the future, and resilient in spirit.”
With its refreshed identity and renewed purpose, Radcliffe 2.0 brings together innovation, empathy and excellence, lighting the way for a generation of students ready to lead with heart and head in harmony.
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Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail reshuffles top deck; Nikhil Modha to take over as CFO
Phased transition sees Marco Agnolin head OWND!, Nikhil Modha lined up as CFO as company readies next growth leg
MUMBAI: Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail is redrawing its leadership map, lining up a new generation of executives across key roles as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
The company has named Suraj Bahirwani as chief executive (designate) of Pantaloons, effective April 1, 2026, with a full transition to the top role slated for October 1, 2026. He will also be designated as senior managerial personnel.
A two-decade veteran of the Aditya Birla Group, Bahirwani joined as a group management trainee in 2002 and has since held a string of leadership roles across retail and manufacturing. His resume spans stints at Aditya Birla Retail, a tenure as chief operating officer of Pantaloons, and most recently, head of global sales at the group’s cellulosic fibres business, where he drove international expansion and strengthened value-added portfolios.
Academically, he holds a PhD from the University of Mumbai, a postgraduate management diploma from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, and is a chartered accountant. Over the years, he has picked up multiple chairman’s awards, including distinguished achiever, exceptional contributor and accomplished leader.
The transition at Pantaloons will be staged. Incumbent chief executive Sangeeta Tanwani will continue until September 30, 2026, steering the handover before moving into an advisory role to the managing director from October 1, 2026. She is set to retire on January 31, 2027, at which point she will step down as whole-time director and key managerial personnel.
Alongside, the company has brought in Marco Agnolin as chief executive of OWND! and senior managerial personnel, effective April 6, 2026. Agnolin arrives with over three decades of global experience, having held senior roles at Inditex, where he helped expand Zara in Italy, and later served as chief executive of Bershka and Diesel. His track record spans fast fashion, brand turnarounds and youth-focused retail.
On the finance side, Nikhil Modha has been appointed chief financial officer (designate) and senior managerial personnel from April 1, 2026. He will assume full charge as chief financial officer and key managerial personnel from January 1, 2027.
Current chief financial officer Jagdish Bajaj will oversee a phased transition until December 31, 2026, before retiring and stepping down from his roles.
The reshuffle signals a calibrated succession plan rather than a sudden overhaul, with the company staggering exits and appointments to ensure continuity even as it refreshes leadership across verticals.
As Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail juggles legacy brands and new-age formats, the message is clear: steady hands for the present, sharper ones for the future—and no pause in the push for scale.
