Meet the Founders

Aanchal Kotibhaskar – Founder & Lead Education Advisor

Few understand the stakes of school placement quite like Aanchal Kotibhaskar.

With successful placements at Eton College, UK, and Wycombe Abbey, UK and Dubai College, UAE, for her own children, Aanchal brings rare, real-world insight into what it takes to navigate the admissions landscape at the highest level. 

Her first-hand understanding of the Indian education system, paired with a deep knowledge of both UK and UAE schooling systems, forms the cornerstone of XellED’s discerning and highly personalised approach.

Aanchal’s background in marketing and research, combined with a diploma in child psychology from Birkbeck University, UK shapes her ability to approach each placement with both strategic thinking and emotional intelligence.

Her guidance is measured, honest, and focused on long-term success — underpinned by a genuine understanding of what makes a school truly right for a child.

At XellED, she works directly with families from the first conversation to final placement and pastoral care — offering clarity, discretion, longevity and a level of care that is both professional and personal.

Aanchal

Aditya Kotibhaskar – Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor

Aditya Kotibhaskar brings over two decades of leadership in finance, investment, and strategic management to his role as Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor at XellED. 

His global experience spans senior positions across the UAE, UK, and India, where he has advised on and executed complex transactions across capital markets, project finance, and corporate investment strategy.

 

As the Managing Director and CFO of Al Khaleej Investment PJSC, Aditya oversees the financial stewardship of a prominent listed investment vehicle. 

His career includes pivotal roles at institutions such as Mashreq, Nomura, Lehman Brothers, and Arthur Andersen, where he led origination and execution platforms in the investment banking and advisory space.

An MBA graduate from London Business School and a rank-holder Chartered Accountant by training, Aditya brings both analytical precision and long-term vision to XellED.

At XellED, Aditya ensures the business is built not only on insight and expertise, but also on trust, rigour, and a commitment to excellence — enabling families to receive guidance that is as dependable as it is discerning.

Aditya Kotibhaskar – Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor

Aditya Kotibhaskar brings over two decades of leadership in finance, investment, and strategic management to his role as Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor at XellED. 

His global experience spans senior positions across the UAE, UK, and India, where he has advised on and executed complex transactions across capital markets, project finance, and corporate investment strategy.

 

As the Managing Director and CFO of Al Khaleej Investment PJSC, Aditya oversees the financial stewardship of a prominent listed investment vehicle. 

His career includes pivotal roles at institutions such as Mashreq, Nomura, Lehman Brothers, and Arthur Andersen, where he led origination and execution platforms in the investment banking and advisory space.

An MBA graduate from London Business School and a rank-holder Chartered Accountant by training, Aditya brings both analytical precision and long-term vision to XellED.

At XellED, Aditya ensures the business is built not only on insight and expertise, but also on trust, rigour, and a commitment to excellence — enabling families to receive guidance that is as dependable as it is discerning.