Our Director
Quick answer
Asheesh Pathak is the Director of Excellia School, Lucknow. Before entering education, he spent 23 years in senior leadership roles across leading organisations. He also runs the consultancy Vigyan Funda and believes in connecting science to everyday life through hands-on learning.
From corporate leadership to education
Asheesh Pathak, Director of Excellia School, is known as a passionate, disciplined educationist and entrepreneur. Before venturing into education, he served in leading organisations across the country in senior and apex leadership roles for 23 years. He brings that same rigour to his vision for the school: enriching the lives of students, teachers and professionals by connecting science to everyday life.
If we read, we remember for a few days. If we see, we remember longer. But if we do, we never forget.
Vigyan Funda and a hands-on philosophy
Asheesh is closely associated with Vigyan Funda, a consultancy he owns, but is aligned full-time with Excellia School -- bringing that expertise not only to science but to nurturing students across academics, the arts, vocational skills and sport. He is committed to changing how society approaches education, believing holistic development matters for every student willing to learn and grow, not only those who can most easily afford it.
Community involvement
Beyond the school, Asheesh Pathak is associated with Pure India, an NGO working for the upliftment of society.
Admissions are open for 2026–27
Speak with the admission office on Bijnaur Road, Lucknow, or apply online today.