The Managing Board comprises of three people. The President of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management nominates the Chairperson and the Membership Assembly elects two Board Members for a three-year term.
Fatma Dirkes is Chairperson for the Indo-German Centre for Business Excellence. She is Vice President and Head of Continuing and Professional Education and Head of International Advisory Services at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
Fatma has been instrumental in shaping Frankfurt School’s advisory and global education programmes; notably leading the development of the e-Campus online learning platform, enhancing the School’s ability to deliver innovative research, consulting, and educational initiatives across more than 90 countires. This work has been supported by major institutional donors such as the ADB, AfDB, EU, EIB, EBRD, and KFW.
Through her role at Frankfurt School’s International Advisory Services, Fatma has driven significant strides in advancing financial education and capacity building in India, in sectors such as microfinance, renewable energy, and financial inclusion. Her work has implemented projects that have shown significant impact, in collaboration with key partners in India.
Fatma achievements and experiences drive her knowledge of India and Germany and the collaborative potential both in-country and with an international perspective.
Dr. Kasturi Dadhe is a committed and inspiring leader with a robust academic background and extensive professional experience in multi-government, business, and civil society settings. She recently completed her Executive MBA at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, earning a place on the Dean’s List for academic excellence.
She is currently the Director for India, UK, Ireland, Singapore & Australia at FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH, where she works towards facilitating economic development and foreign direct investment into the Greater Frankfurt Region.
Her previous roles include Marketing Officer and Education Officer at the Consulate General of India in Frankfurt, where she worked towards strengthening Indo-German trade relations. Kasturi also co-founded mera Tierra GmbH, facilitating market entry for Indian handicraft artists, and successfully managed Dadhe Marketing & Distribution Pvt. Ltd. in India.
Devender brings over two decades of experience in the financial industry, with specialized expertise in the Indo-German corridor. He is currently focused on developing a robust financial ecosystem to support the transition of students and skilled migrants from South Asia to Germany.
In his previous role, he was instrumental in establishing ICICI Bank in Germany, where he led European corporate operations and retail banking.
Beyond his current endeavors, he advises startups and established enterprises, offering strategic insights and guidance. He is an alumnus of WHU and the Kellogg School of Management and an active member of the Rotary community.
Siri Duddupudi is a Project Manager for the Indo-German Centre for Business Excellence. Parallel to this, she is a Programme Assistant for the Sustainable World Academy and Study Advisor for Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
Siri holds a Research Master’s degree in Anglophone Studies, and has a robust background in Marketing, Advertising, and Events.
A passionate advocate for international student cooperation, Siri has been actively involved with AIESEC Frankfurt, fostering student exchange between India and Germany, and also drawing on her personal experiences to foster the collaboration and understanding in Indo-German relations.