Alankar Bhardwaj

CEO and Security Expert

Colonel Alankar Bhardwaj (Retd) , an alumnus of the National Defence Academy is the driving force behind TeamIRIS. As a logistics officer, he served the Indian Army for over 26 years while handling logistics, protocol and hospitality assignments. A decorated officer from IPKF operations in Sri Lanka has also served in Lebanon's United Nations Mission. During his tenure as Commanding Officer of a training battalion (Hospitality), he was instrumental in bringing out multiple Catering Industry publications.

He followed his passion and published his first book on hospitality and dining protocols called "The Art of Hospitality- a guide to the nuances of fine dining and etiquette.”

As Director of the prestigious Manekshaw Centre New Delhi, his remarkable work on service standards and protocols helped the Centre achieve newer heights and profitability. While serving in Army, he has been honoured multiple times for his commitment towards duty.

At Mayo College, Ajmer, as Bursar, the administrative team attained more efficiency and productivity under his leadership and guidance. He laid out a number of standard operating procedures for downsizing unnecessary expenditure and also worked out protocols and SOPs to reopen Mayo College, Ajmer post lockdown.

He authored his second book, "Combatting Covid-19," a handbook for making school Institutions a safer place.

Col Alankar Bhardwaj (Retd) is passionate about imparting skill training for students' professional and personal growth, who have an insatiable appetite for learning.