SVCE Bengaluru
SVCE Bengaluru
SRI VENKATESHWARA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AUTONOMOUS, BENGALURU
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Leadership

CHAIRMAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Smt Navya Shashidhar

Mr. V. Muniyappa

Founder Chairman

Sri Venkateshwara Education Foundation, Bengaluru

Mr. V. Muniyappa is a senior leader with over four decades of distinguished political experience, known for his unwavering commitment to rural development, social upliftment, and educational advancement. As a graduate in Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences from Bangalore University, he has always believed in the power of knowledge to transform communities. He is the Founder Chairman of Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering (SVCE), Bengaluru, where he continues to guide the institution with vision, discipline, and a deep sense of responsibility toward shaping future generations.

Throughout his long-standing political career, he has represented the Sidlaghatta constituency for seven times as a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and has held several key positions in the Government of Karnataka. He served as Minister of Sericulture, Minister of Energy, and Minister of Mines & Geology, playing an instrumental role in strengthening these sectors.

In addition to his legislative roles, he continues to serve as Vice President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC). He has held various organisational responsibilities over the years, including General Secretary of KPCC, Joint Secretary of AICC and leadership roles in the Youth & Block Congress. His experience reflects a career rooted in grassroots connection and state-level impact. He has also played a vital role in strengthening the cooperative movement in his region, having led agricultural, sericultural, and marketing societies aimed at empowering farmers and small-scale producers.

As Founder Chairman of SVCE, he brings the same values of service, governance, and visionary planning into the realm of education. Under his leadership, the institution continues to grow as a Center of Excellence dedicated to producing skilled, ethical, and socially conscious engineers who contribute meaningfully to society.

“Service to the people has guided my political journey, and education is the most powerful way to carry that service forward for generations to come.”

Smt Navya Shashidhar

Dr. Shashidhar Muniyappa

Founder & Managing Director

Sri Venkateshwara Education Foundation

Dr. Shashidhar Muniyappa is a visionary leader whose career spans over two decades across Education, Business, Law, and Social Development. As the Founder and Managing Director of Sri Venkateshwara Education Foundation, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic, structural, and cultural foundation of Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering (SVCE), Bengaluru. His commitment to empowering students through access to quality education and world-class infrastructure continues to define the institution’s trajectory.

Dr. Shashidhar Muniyappa holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Law from Bangalore University and has completed Chartered Accountancy Articleship under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He was conferred Doctor of Professional Entrepreneurship – Majoring in Higher Educational Management, by the European University, recognising his leadership in advancing educational excellence and institutional development. He also brings prior experience working at the High Court under the esteemed firm Harnahalli and Associates, where he built strong expertise in legal governance, regulatory frameworks, and institutional compliance.

Dr. Shashidhar Muniyappa is a distinguished entrepreneur, known for transforming ideas into purpose-driven ventures that reflect innovation, strategic foresight, and meaningful social impact. This entrepreneurial outlook extends into his leadership at SVCE, where he has reimagined the campus experience introducing modern infrastructure, advanced laboratories, and thoughtfully designed academic spaces. Every element of development has been guided by his vision to create an environment that inspires learning, fosters creativity, and supports future-ready education.

Dr. Shashidhar’s leadership style blends vision with execution, continuously striving to upgrade institutional facilities and align them with global educational standards. His contributions have been widely recognised through numerous awards for excellence in education and community development, acknowledging his role in fostering both academic advancement and international goodwill.

“Education is the foundation of a progressive society—and we must build it with innovation, resilience and a relentless drive to improve”

Smt Navya Shashidhar

Mrs. Navya Shashidhar

Executive Director

Sri Venkateshwara Education Foundation

Mrs. Navya Shashidhar brings a transformative vision to Sri Venkateshwara Education Foundation, the governing body of Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering (SVCE), Bengaluru. With a strong commitment to academic innovation and institutional excellence, she drives initiatives that align the college with global educational standards while addressing the evolving needs of India’s engineering landscape.

Mrs. Navya Shashidhar is also an entrepreneur with extensive experience in building and managing ventures, bringing a spirit of innovation and agility to her leadership style. She holds an Executive MBA from the University of East London, UK, and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Bangalore University, which has equipped her with a well-rounded perspective on leadership, strategic planning, and modern educational governance. She adopts a forward-thinking approach to administration, blending global best practices with the values and expectations of Indian academia. She believes in fostering a culture of continuous learning and institutional accountability at every level.

She adopts a forward-thinking approach to administration, blending global best practices with the values and expectations of Indian academia. She believes in fostering a culture of continuous learning and institutional integrity at every level. Her leadership encourages innovation in academic delivery, while also emphasising transparency, collaboration, and long- term institutional growth.

Under her leadership, SVCE has placed greater focus on strengthening academic processes, fostering faculty development, and creating a student-centered learning environment. She envisions the college as a platform that nurtures confident, ethical, and future-ready engineers equipped not only with technical knowledge, but also with the mindset to adapt, grow, and lead with integrity.

“To educate for tomorrow is to prepare minds to question, create, and lead through the tides of global change.”