Regent Group’s Tharshiny Pankaj wins Social Entrepreneur of the Year at GG2 Leadership Awards
Emilia BlandRegent Group is delighted to share that our Joint CEO, Tharshiny Pankaj, has been recognised as the Social Entrepreneur of the Year at the 26th annual GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards. This honour highlights her dedication to education, social impact, and innovation in creating accessible learning opportunities globally.
The GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards, hosted by the Asian Media Group, celebrate the achievements of Britain’s ethnic minority leaders across various sectors. This year’s event, held on 4th March 2025 at the Park Plaza Hotel, brought together over 700 attendees, including government officials, business leaders, and prominent figures from diverse industries. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner delivered a keynote address, recognising the invaluable contributions of South Asians in the UK.
Tharshiny Pankaj was recognised for her transformative work in education through the Public Learn platform, which provides free, high-quality learning resources to underprivileged students in Sri Lanka. Alongside her husband and co-founder, Selva Pankaj, she has championed initiatives aimed at bridging educational disparities and fostering unity among communities. Her leadership has been instrumental in expanding Regent Group’s presence in London, New York, Dubai, and India, reinforcing education as a tool for social and economic progress.
Upon receiving the award, Tharshiny Pankaj expressed her gratitude:
“It is an honour to be recognised with this award. At Regent Group, we are passionate about making education accessible and meaningful, ensuring that opportunities reach those who need them the most. This recognition fuels our commitment to creating a lasting impact through learning and innovation.”
Regent Group congratulates Tharshiny on this well-deserved achievement and applauds all the winners and nominees at this year’s GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards. Their contributions are shaping a more inclusive and forward-thinking future for the UK.
Emilia BlandEmilia is the Head of Marketing at Regent College London, where she leads the strategic direction of marketing and recruitment campaigns. Emilia’s strategic vision and comprehensive skills in marketing snd communications, drive Regent College London’s marketing efforts forward, ensuring its continued prominence in the education sector.