The Little Elly Leadership Team:

Founder and Managing Director

Vittal is the visionary lead for the organization. His entire working life has been centered on child development. In the last twenty five years he has been leading multiple initiatives in bringing learning and development to the young citizens. He has led businesses in children publications, learning aids, pedagogy support, early schooling and daycare. Since the turn of the century Vittal has focused on Preschool and childcare, bringing the best of the world to the Little Elly environment. His journey began by setting up successful preschool and childcare environments in the Middle East. Subsequently in 2004 Vittal relocated to India and set up the Little Elly preschool environment followed by Elly Childcare. His vision is the driving force for whole group.

Co-founder Little Elly

Preeti represents and promotes Little Elly's mission and values. She is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual. A post graduate in Child psychology and Education, she has a rich twenty year career exposed to a variety of aptitudes and skills including the natural ability for working with children and the power to create effective teaching methods in a suitable learning environment. Besides being a mother, teacher and entrepreneur she lends her experience to Inclusion International – an UNESCO initiative by researching various teaching methods, information about students with special needs, and keeping abreast of new teaching methodologies. She also leads Elly Childcare’s tie up with Glen Tree in UK for curriculum development and enrichment. Preeti is warm and easy to approach by both parents and staff. Supports equal, fair treatment and opportunity for all. She believes every child is capable and valuable.

Mr.Aalok Wadwa
Director

Aalok Wadhwa is a management professional with 25 years of hands-on experience. He is a Graduate in Economics (Honours) from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, and has done his post-graduation in management from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. Aalok started his career with Cadbury’s. Since then, he has worked with prominent organizations like Ogilvy, Living Media, and Business Standard Ltd. Over the last twelve years, he has been heading the India operation of renowned publishing companies including LexisNexis Butterworth and Encyclopedia Britannica where he has been deeply involved in intensive content creation and publishing, both in print and on-line media.

Mrs.Charmine Tahir Rafiq
Director

Charmine who is based out of Dubai is also responsible for Teachers training vertical of Little Elly (ITT). She has a rich fifteen year career, split equally between India and the UK. Her cross cultural experience in large and medium enterprises helps the group drive its operational goals. A task master with an eye for detail, she has consistently raised the bar on the parental expectations from the school. Complementing her professional affiliations, Charmine also heads the CSR initiative of Learning Edge and  works closely with the NGO.