Leadership
Meet the visionaries shaping RAU's academic programs — leaders who combine academic excellence with industry expertise to deliver a transformative education.
Meet the Visionaries Shaping RAU's Academic Programs
At Regent American University, our team combines academic excellence with industry expertise to deliver a transformative education experience that prepares leaders for the global marketplace.
Executive Leadership

Prof. Dr. Selva Pankaj
PresidentLeads RAU's academic direction with a focus on relevance, rigor, and innovation in program design and delivery.

Dr. Tharshiny Pankaj
Chief Executive OfficerOversees operations and strategic partnerships, shaping RAU's student-first and growth-oriented delivery model.

Mehedi Alam, FHEA, MBA
Director of UniversityProvides strategic oversight and institutional governance, guiding RAU's mission to deliver impactful, values-driven business education.

Dr. Charnetta Gadling-Cole
Chief Academic Officer & Campus DirectorDrives RAU's academic operations and institutional development, ensuring quality, compliance, and an outstanding student experience through strategic leadership and innovation.

Dear Prospective Students,
Education is not merely the acquisition of knowledge – it is the cultivation of character, the awakening of purpose, and the foundation upon which meaningful lives are built.
At Regent American University, we believe that true education transcends borders, disciplines, and conventions. It is a transformative journey that equips individuals not only to succeed in their professions, but to lead with integrity, think with clarity, and contribute with purpose to an ever-evolving world.
Our programs are thoughtfully designed in collaboration with industry leaders and delivered by distinguished faculty who recognize that the demands of the modern world extend beyond theory. We emphasize the integration of knowledge with action – developing individuals who can apply insight, adapt to complexity, and create lasting impact.
Whether you aspire to lead organizations, innovate through technology, or advance knowledge through research, Regent American University offers an intellectually rigorous and globally connected environment where ambition is nurtured and potential is realized.
We are committed not only to developing skilled professionals, but to nurturing individuals of character – those who will shape industries and societies with wisdom, integrity, and purpose.
I invite you to begin this journey with us – one that will challenge you, shape you, and ultimately define the difference you make in the world.
Your future does not simply begin here – it is transformed here.
Prof. Dr. Selva Pankaj
President, Regent American University