UAS International

Name: DR. ISHAN TANEJA
Designation: GROUP MD & CEO

Dr. Ishan Taneja is a globally recognized business leader and strategic thinker with over 17 years of multi-sectoral experience spanning banking, financial services, global education mobility, and corporate travel. As the Group MD & CEO of UAS International – Group of Companies, he has transformed the enterprise into a globally integrated powerhouse with operations across 21+ countries

With domain expertise in Wealth Management, EDU MICE (Education + MICE), Corporate MICE, and Luxury Travel, Dr. Taneja has been instrumental in shaping cross-border strategies that bridge industry with academia, empower youth, and unlock institutional growth across India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Alumnus, London School of Economics (LSE)

Master’s in management, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Relations, Maryland State University, USA

Author of three bestsellers on Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, and Strategic Branding

LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS & GLOBAL EXPANSION

Established UAS International’s footprint across UAE, Southeast Asia, and Europe

Created sector-specific verticals across B2B, institutional, and individual segments

Forged partnerships with global universities, policy bodies, chambers, and corporates

Instrumental in driving large-scale academic mobility, corporate MICE, and CXO travel programs

PIONEERING EDU MICE & ACADEMIC GLOBALIZATION

A pioneer in the EDU MICE model, Ishan Taneja has redefined academic exposure by integrating education with international business travel.

Impacted over 100,000+ students through global academic mobility programs

Partnered with 300+ institutions globally, including top universities in India, UAE, Singapore, and Europe

Designed immersive modules in AI, Blockchain, Digital Marketing, Innovation & Global Strategy

Delivered custom MDPs, global summer schools, and CxO-led case competitions

Acknowledged as a “Preferred Industry Partner for Internationalization of Indian Higher Education”

MENTORSHIP & SPEAKING FOOTPRINT

Conducted 750+ career and placement workshops across premier institutions

Mentored 115,000+ student leaders and management interns

Led 500+ workshops on innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-academia alignment globally

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

2013 – Dabur Aviva, Spain: Macro Wealth Strategy Leadership

2015 – 2017 – IndiaFirst Life: India’s Top Wealth Campaigns

2019 – PNB MetLife, Phuket: Excellence in High-Value Investment Portfolios

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

2020 – MD & CEO of the Year – Amity University

2020 – Visionary Entrepreneur Award – Future of India Awards

2025 – Visionary Leader of the Year 2025 & listed in the London Book of Records

EDU MICE & EDUCATION MOBILITY

2022 – Best Global Academic Exposure Provider – by Members of Parliament, Lok Sabha

Name: MR. O.P. Taneja
Designation: Director of UAS International

Mr. O.P. Taneja is a seasoned leader with over four decades of distinguished service in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. With an exceptional track record at Oriental Bank of Commerce, he served as Chief Manager, and notably led the Foreign Exchange (FOREX) Division for more than 10 years, making him a go-to authority on trade finance and currency risk management.

40+ Years

Banking Excellence

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Former Chief Manager, Oriental Bank of Commerce

Head of FOREX Operations, handling international transactions and compliance

Led strategic operations in multiple high-performing branches across:

Delhi

Haryana

Pune

Madhya Pradesh

Dehradun

Proven expertise in Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, and Client Advisory Services

Mentored and developed numerous next-gen banking professionals across his tenure

CURRENT ROLE AT UAS INTERNATIONAL

At UAS International, Mr. Taneja plays a key role in driving financial governance, client trust, and operational excellence. Leveraging his vast banking acumen, he advises on:

Wealth Management Strategy

Global Forex Planning

Corporate Financial Structuring

Due Diligence and Risk Oversight

WHAT HE BRINGS TO UAS INTERNATIONAL

Visionary Financial Leadership

Deep Domain Expertise in FOREX & Trade Finance

Decades of Trust-Building Client Relationships

A Legacy of Integrity, Precision & Performance

Name: Vandana Jagga
Designation: Vice President Strategy

Vandana Jagga, Vice President Strategy of UAS International, is a dynamic, future oriented professional having more than 11 Years of experience in Banking and Insurance field. With a Masters in Commerce and Management, she is capable of handling client queries and providing them with viable solutions, thereby achieving high customer satisfaction. Her enthusiastic demeanour and skilled leadership qualities make her a perfect fit for the role.

Name: Dr. Anamica Chopra
Designation: HR Head
Email: hr@uasinternational.in

Dr. Anamica Chopra, is an Academician & Researcher catering her services to the education world. A management graduate, she obtained her MBA degree from IP University (Delhi). M.Phil and Graduate Diploma in International Business adds up to her qualification. To excel in her field she attained her Ph.D in Business Management from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (Hisar).

In her academic experience she has taught the Management and Marketing related papers to the students of BBA programme of IP University, PGDBM (AICTE), and MBA of different universities. She has guided research projects of many management students. Being a prolific writer, she has authored a book titled “Marketing Management” published with Galgotia Publishers and two more are in pipeline. She has to her credit a number of research papers in reputed and refereed National and International journals.

She has also attended and presented research papers in National and International Seminars/Conferences. Having good academic achievements to her credit, she plans to devote full time to her passion for research and consultancy.

Name: Arpandeep Narula
Designation: Legal Advisor

Practicing as Advocate at Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh, Distt. Courts, Panchkula, Consumer Courts at Panchkula & Chandigarh and D.R.T. dealing in all types of cases related to Civil, Revenue, working as arbitrator with various firms and also specially empanelled on the professional firms of Chartered Accountants for dealing and drafting of notices, cases, agreements, appeals and revisions of all sorts and also in Banking Sector and Public Sector Undertakings.