Our Team — Expert Study Abroad Counsellors

Team Members

Imperial Team Strength

Global CEO and Founder

Mr. Banit Singh Sawhney

Mr. Banit has done his Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from K. J. Somaiya college, MBA from SIBM, and Executive Certifications from Columbia University. A visionary with a “Failure is not an option” attitude. Leads strategy, the team and a builder of connections and relationships.

Director & Business Head Counselling

Mr. Hiren Rathod

An alumnus of Clemson University, USA, Mr. Hiren is a Mechanical and Industrial Engineer with experience in the Industrial and Education sector. He heads Imperial's direct student engagement and has been counselling students for over 12 years and has sent 10,000+ students to their dream universities.

Business Head - Training

Dr. Manoj Saigal

Dr. Manoj is currently in his 25th year of training students for various Indian and international entrance exams- GRE/ GMAT/SAT/MBA/CET etc. He is a Gold Medalist in Mechanical Engineering and completed his MBA from BIMS with an all-India rank of 1. He later completed his doctorate in education. He has scored 339 on the GRE test numerous times.

Business Head - Pune

Dr. Srivathsa Vaidya

Dr. Vaidya has completed her PhD from Tulane University, USA and is an alumna of IIT Madras. She brings an experience of over 12 years of mentoring students in the USA, the UK, and India as an Asst. Professor, Scientist, and Counsellor.

Business Head - Partner Network

Mr. Jay Rathod

Mr. Jay Rathod, a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) graduate, is a dynamic leader heading the B2B Division, actively collaborating with over 800 agents worldwide. He plays a pivotal role in managing and expanding the organization's global associate network.

Head of Strategic Partnerships & Programs

Ms. Sarah Crowther

Sarah joined Imperial Platforms in September 2024 as the head of strategic partnerships and programs in the United States. Prior to Imperial, Sarah spent 15 years working on US university campuses in academic administration, most recently at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.