Dr. Avtar Singh

An accomplished Independent Director and Corporate Governance professional with over 35 years of leadership experience spanning academia, institutional administration, and board-level governance. Ph.D. in Corporate Governance, IICA-MCA certified Independent Director (72%), and presently Professor in Commerce at Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar. Proven expertise in Companies Act, 2013, SEBI governance norms, financial management, audit & risk oversight, ESG and ethical governance. Currently serving as Director, Nashville Education Foundation (DIN: 11186039), contributing to strategic oversight and fiduciary responsibilities at board level. A senior academician, administrator, and governance expert with over 35 years of experience in higher education, institutional leadership, and corporate governance. Ph.D. in Corporate Governance, IICA-MCA certified Independent Director, and presently Professor in Commerce. Deep expertise in corporate laws, board governance, compliance, financial management, risk oversight, and ethics, with proven leadership as Principal, Registrar, and NAAC Coordinator. Well suited to contribute as an Independent Director in a forward-looking organisation.

• Member, Academic Councils (Multiple Universities)
• Member, Ludhiana Management Association (LMA)
• Member, Punjab Commerce & Management Association
• Qualified Independent Director - MCA Databank
• Director, Nashville Education Foundation (DIN: 11186039)

 Research papers in reputed national and international journals, Multiple books and edited volumes on Corporate Governance, Accounting, and Business Ethics, National & International patents including governance, budgeting, and smart management systems

• Innovative Principal of the Year, 2023, Global Teaching Awards
• Award of Honour for outstanding services in Education
• Appreciation Award from Director Public Instruction, Punjab

• Principal, G.T.B. National College, Dakha, 01/01/17, 12/31/25
• Registrar, G.T.B. National College, Dakha, 01/01/11, 12/31/17
• Assistant Registrar, G.T.B. National College, Dakha, 01/01/02, 12/31/11
• UGC Coordinator, G.T.B. National College, Dakha, 01/01/07, 12/31/17
• NAAC / IQAC Coordinator, G.T.B. National College, Dakha, 01/01/12, 12/31/17
• Bursar, G.T.B. National College, Dakha, 01/01/05, 12/31/17
• Vice Principal, G.T.B. National College, Dakha, 01/01/16, 12/31/17
• Head, PG Department of Commerce, G.T.B. National College, Dakha