The Family Owned Enterprise Advisory Council (FOE AC) at SRM Executive Education is comprised of next generation business owners and successors of family run enterprises who are entrusted with driving their family businesses forward and sustaining the legacies built by their predecessors.
The Family Owned Enterprise Advisory Council (FOE AC) at SRM Executive Education is comprised of next generation business owners and successors of family run enterprises who are entrusted with driving their family businesses forward and sustaining the legacies built by their predecessors.
The FOE‑AC serves as the family business leadership and succession advisory body, ensuring that SRM Executive Education develops programs tailored to the unique needs of family‑owned enterprises. Its role is to:
Guide learners on sustaining and expanding the legacies of family businesses.
Mentor successors to take on leadership roles with confidence and vision.
Advise on designing short term certifications, diploma programs, and long term degree programs that equip learners with skills to manage and grow family enterprises.
Ensure offerings reflect the realities of succession planning, governance, and family business dynamics.
Collaborate extensively with the CXO Mentorship Council and other advisory councils (BAC, AAC, SAC, CAC, PAC, LnD AC, TA AC, Y CEO AC) to ensure learners undergo relevant interventions and mentorship experiences.
Instill the importance of continuous learning, enabling successors to remain competitive, innovative, and impactful in sustaining family enterprises.
The Council is entrusted with:
Co - Founder, CEO & Executive Director
Area of Expertise: Healthcare, Strategy & Operations
Raghava Rao is a seasoned healthcare industry leader with over 20 years of experience across hospitals, healthcare services, medical technology, digital health, and operational excellence. He has held senior management and Board-level positions with leading Indian and multinational healthcare organizations, bringing together expertise in business strategy, project ideation, technology, growth, and operational excellence.
He is recognized for his thought leadership and ability to lead complex mandates across the healthcare ecosystem. With a deep understanding of the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, he advises organizations and leadership teams on healthcare strategy, business transformation, growth opportunities, and the future of healthcare delivery.
Areas of Expertise
Career & Professional Highlights
Post Graduate Diploma in Management for Executives