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Advisory Member

Mr. Yogendra Puranik

Mr. Yogendra Puranik

Ex-Vice Director, Rakuten Bank | Edogawa City Council | Principal, Tsuchiura First High School

Educational Transformation through Digital Innovation (Edu-DX) | Industry Expertise: IT, BFSI, Automotive, Retail, Supply Chain

Leadership & Public Recognition

  • Mr. Puranik’s civic and educational contributions have been widely recognized in Japanese media since 2008, with multiple interviews, features, and documentaries highlighting his efforts to empower immigrant communities and modernize public education. His inspiring journey is chronicled in the biography “Tryst of Destiny with Japan,” released in Japanese in December 2024.

Awards & Historic Milestones

  • i) First Asian-Origin Assemblyman (Ex) – Japan
  • ii) First Foreign-Origin Public School Principal in Japan
  • iii) First Indian-Origin Administrative Officer (Gazetted – GM Rank) – Japan
  • iv) Edu-DX Team Head, Government of Japan (Leading educational digital transformation)

Career & Expertise

  • i) Cross-Border Governance & Policy Implementation
  • ii) Educational Transformation through Digital Innovation (Edu-DX)
  • iii) Industry Expertise: IT, BFSI, Automotive, Retail, Supply Chain
  • iv)Multilingual Team Building & Global Strategic Planning

"Leadership begins when you stop trying to fit in and start standing up for those who’ve been left out."

— Mr. Yogendra Puranik