Mr. Zhooben Bhiwandiwala is currently the Executive Director & CEO – Mahindra Holdings Limited. 

Zhooben joined the Mahindra Group in 1985, and through a remarkable 38-year career has acquired a wide spectrum of experience across diverse roles in a number of key positions in several business sectors. As a long-standing veteran, he has traversed an interesting path across the Group during the past three decades -- in terms of the diversity of roles, their geographic reach and location, and the industry verticals.

He has, during this tenure, acquired broad ranging cross-functional experience across several industries, and his active roles have embraced finance, legal, significant cross border M&A, HR, marketing, strategy and other commercial functions.  Zhooben has spent around 7 years on deputation to international assignments in the UK and US, and has, throughout the span of his career, been extensively involved in international operations, incubating/investing in new businesses, start-ups, joint ventures and mergers & acquisitions. He was also an active participant in several Group corporate initiatives and was the Chairman of the HR Academy at the Mahindra Learning University.
 
Currently, Zhooben is a Director on the Boards of East India Company (UK), Mahindra Holdings, Mahindra Foundation UK, Mumbai Mantra, United World College, Mahindra International School, The Mahindra United World College of India. He is also a member of the Global Advisory Board of i-Probono, UK, and Safe Kids Foundation, India.

In his earlier role, as President of the Mahindra Partners Division, Zhooben was the Chief architect of the Mahindra Partners division - the $1 Bn Private Equity and Venture Capital division of the Mahindra Group, which was the single window channel for all the Group’s diversified new investments. This Division leveraged the Mahindra Group’s unique strengths of constant innovation, financial prudence and creative business models to incubate new ventures and accelerate value creation through a diversified global portfolio of emergent businesses spanning various industry sectors like Cleantech (Solar), Steel, Retail, Consulting, Healthcare, Boat Manufacturing, Conveyor Systems, AI & Analytics. 

Zhooben additionally held the position of President -Mahindra Group Legal during this tenure. 

While professionally qualified as a Chartered Accountant, he has, through these exposures, collected a rich basket of experience and made valuable contributions to the Mahindra Group.
 

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26-30 SEPTEMBER 2024

The recent United for Peace EU-UWC youth leadership forum held in Nicosia on 21-22 September 2024 marked a significant milestone in UWC’s partnership with the European Union. The two-day event brought together over 200 participants, including high school students from both sides of the divided island, creating a vibrant platform for dialogue and collaboration aimed at fostering peace and understanding.

28 September 2024 - 3:30 PM (UTC+1)

Let's celebrate UWC day 2024 with the theme of Together we change by understanding the Sustainable Development Goals and Global Citizenship. 

Join this online event hosted by a UWC Alum. You can find more information here. 

UWC Waterford Kamhlaba

UWC Robert Bosch College

21 September 2024 - 15:00 (UTC -4)

This year, the first-ever UWC Convocation will be held to extend a warm welcome to the newest members of the community: the Davis UWC Scholars who will be arriving in the New York City metropolitan area this autumn. Upon arrival, first-year Davis Scholars will be presented with a special welcome gift package.

The theme for this year's event is "Together We Change." Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers and engage in small group discussions that highlight the power of collective action.

All members of the UWC community are invited to participate. After the main events conclude at NYU at 6 pm, the gathering will continue at the Malt House in Greenwich Village.

Register for the event here.

21 September 2024 - 13:30 (UTC -04)

Join the UWC National Committee of Canada Board of Directors for a meet and greet, an exclusive screening of the documentary film Uncharitable, which will be followed by a critical and timely discussion focused on UWC today in Canada and what we hope for the future.  

The Board encourages participants to bring along two people who are new to the UWC movement to help expand the community and raise awareness about this transformative educational opportunity. Those who do so will have their ticket fees waived; please email fundraising@ca.uwc.org for more information.

All proceeds from this event will go directly to the UWC NCC Emergency Fund, which is being established to support students who may face unexpected financial challenges, such as the cost of flights or sudden changes in family circumstances, during their two-year UWC journey. The goal is to maintain an annual fund of $5,000 to provide support as needed, given that offers to study in Canada rarely cover travel expenses or accommodate significant changes in financial needs partway through the programme.

The event is being hosted at minimal cost, thanks to Pearson College UWC purchasing the rights to screen the film and providing support free of charge to show the film in Toronto. A generous donor is covering the cost of the venue, ensuring that all proceeds will directly benefit the emergency fund. The UWC National Committee of Canada extends its gratitude in advance for your support and looks forward to meeting you in person.

Further details about the Emergency Fund and how to contribute can be found here.

To register for the event, click here.

21 September 2024 - 13:00 (UTC -07)

At Pearson College UWC, students will engage with the local community in a variety of ways to create positive change.

21 September 2024 - 15:00 (UTC +02)

In memory of the recent passing of Paul Klein, UWC Sweden will dedicate the first hour of the event to honour his life. Following this, there will be an alumni panel discussion on peace and security featuring Malcolm Dixelius, Johan Norberg, Jenny Ohlsson, and Anouk Liebe. Before and after the discussion, there will be an opportunity to socialise with fellow UWCers over light refreshments, with food and a bar available.

Register for the event here. 

21 September 2024 - 13:00 (UTC +2)

UWC alumni from all schools and colleges are warmly invited to join the UWC Maastricht community for a special celebration of UWC Day 2024!

Come and celebrate our cultural diversity with a vibrant festival featuring food, music and other expressions, while also reflecting on the 15th anniversary of UWC Maastricht and the journey that has brought us to where we are today. Over these 15 years, the UWC Maastricht community has evolved, grown, collaborated and learned from one another.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, share some time together and explore this year’s UWC Day theme: “Together We Change”.

21 September 2024 - 1:00 (UTC +2)

Come join us for a picnic at Jardín del Turia!
We invite UWC alumni and student parents to a picnic celebrating this year’s UWC Day theme, “Together we change.” By connecting, collaborating, and fostering meaningful conversations and shared experiences, we embrace this year's UWC Day theme, 'Together we change,' highlighting the power of collaboration to create positive impact in our communities.

Register for the event here.