Ryan Pinto: A New-Age Education Leader Empowering India’s Next Generation

In an era where India’s business leaders are reshaping industries with bold vision and global ambition, Ryan Pinto, CEO of the Ryan Group of Institutions, stands out as a next-generation education leader who is transforming the schooling landscape with innovation, empathy, and a global outlook.

Born into a pioneering education family—his parents Dr. A.F. Pinto and Dr. Madam Grace Pinto established the Ryan Group nearly five decades ago—Ryan represents a rare blend of inherited legacy and future-forward leadership. Today, the group spans over 150 schools across 18 states and 40 cities, serving 250,000+ students through national and international curricula including CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and SSC.

Education with Vision, Innovation, and Heart

With academic roots in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Cass Business School, London, and early leadership experience at Aston University, UK, Pinto led the group’s successful international foray into the UAE. Ryan schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah are now among the region’s top-ranked K–12 institutions.

At home, he has steered the group through a digital and pedagogical transformation. The introduction of Ryan OS, a proprietary Learning Management System launched during the pandemic, and the creation of Ryan Innovation Labs have integrated AI, robotics, and experiential learning into the curriculum. Meanwhile, the Ikigai Centre for Learning helps students pursue purpose-driven education beyond marks and metrics.

Leadership Rooted in Values and Impact

What distinguishes Pinto is his deep focus on holistic student development. Initiatives like INMUN (Indian Model United Nations) and the International Children’s Theatre Festival encourage global citizenship and creative thinking. The group’s social initiatives—including the Food Bucket Challenge (collecting over 100,000 kg of food for NGOs) and a Guinness World Record for the largest clothing donation—highlight his belief that schools must cultivate empathy alongside excellence.

Recognition

Pinto believes that he has been given an opportunity by God Almighty to impact society and he attributes all his success to Lord Jesus Christ. For his pioneering work, Pinto has received numerous accolades, including the K-12 Edupreneur Award of the Year 2024 and the Global Leaders Award at the India-UAE Partnership Summit. This year, Pinto has been recognised as a Bronze Trailblazing Leader in K–12 Education at The Economic Times Annual Education Summit 2025. The Ryan Group was also named among ET NOW’s Best Education Brands 2025, and received the SDG School Award 2025 for sustainability-led education practices. the Global Leaders Award at the India-UAE Partnership Summit.

Since 2020, over 21 new schools have been launched under his leadership—expanding access to quality education and reinforcing the group’s national footprint.

Anchored by faith and driven by purpose, Ryan Pinto continues to shape the next generation—not just of students, but of global citizens. In the evolving Indian business landscape, his leadership is proof that true transformation begins in the classroom.