Dr Ravi Kumar was honoured with Most Transformative South East Law Firm of
the Year at the prestigious EPRA UK 2025.
Dr Ravi Kumar is a visionary leader who transformed an idea into a thriving, ultra-modern Higher Education Institute in the United Kingdom. He is the Founder and driving force behind the London School of Management Education (LSME). As a young man in a bewildering, great big city with no money in his pocket, he built a sector-leading provider of quality education.
Under his stewardship, LSME has grown from limited resources into a competitive, research-informed institute, now achieving around 92% student retention rate and an exceptional 98% overall student satisfaction score in the National Student Survey 2024 which places it among the top
institutions nationally. Currently, The institution holds Silver Rating in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) with Gold Rating in Student Experience nationally.
LSME’s excellence has been recognised through 10 prestigious awards and six runner-up honours for
achievements in segments of Training and Supporting Education, Digital Innovation, and Community
Engagement, Nurturing Home-Grown Talent, Charity and Philanthropy, Green Business, Business of the Year,
and Outstanding Contributions to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Dr Ravi Kumar himself has been celebrated internationally, receiving the International Award of Excellence for Global Leader in Education from GARA, Malaysia in 2023, and the IDFL International Award for his commitment to providing higher education opportunities to marginalised young people from diverse backgrounds. In 2024, he was awarded the Vishwamitra Award for the Outstanding Contribution to the Society by the Central Sanskrit University, Government of India, and Art of Bliss, Odisha, India. As the Executive Director, Dr Ravi Kumar’s role extends far beyond operational management. He drives strategic
development, innovation, and quality assurance, shaping LSME into a fast-paced, quality-driven, research-led,
and globally focused institution. He fosters a distinctive ethos and culture through a close-knit team of highly skilled professionals, ensuring that the values of the institute are deeply embedded in its operations.
Dr Ravi Kumar’s journey begonia small village of Odisha State in India. Inspired from child hood by a determination to contribute meaningfully to humanity, he excelled academically, earning a Gold Medal for his Master’s in Education programme at Panjab University, Chandigarh, where he also completed his PhD in Education in 2003. His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for teaching led him to train extensively as an educator and trainer.
His early career included a pivotal role at the Commonwealth Youth Programme Asia Centre, the Asian
headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat, London. There, he was instrumental in delivery of the Diploma in Youth Development Work, authored the “Action Research” textbook for youth empowerment practitioners, conducted major policy-informing research studies, and presented findings at high-level Commonwealth meetings.
After a successful teaching and research career in India, he made the bold move to the UK,
overcoming the challenges of establishing a new educational institute from scratch.
Today, Dr Ravi Kumar contributes actively to the UK Higher Education sector through his participation in
national policy forums, research collaborations, and strategy consultations. Leveraging his expertise in
international partnerships and public engagement, he is expanding LSME’s global research network and
strengthening its position as a research-led institution.
Driven by the belief that education should be universal, inclusive, and transformative, Dr Ravi Kumar advocates for accessible learning that empowers students of all abilities to achieve personal and professional success. His vision is to ensure that education reaches every corner of society, enabling individuals to elevate their quality of life and fostering the growth of communities worldwide.
Ladies and Gentlemen, please join me to welcome Dr. Ravi Kumar, (EPRA UK 2025 Distinguished
Visionary Academics Leadership Award).