K2 Learning Resources appoints a man from the armed forces, Col. Swarnendu Roy as the Chief Operating Officer

K2 Learning Resources India has named Colonel Swarnendu Roy, VSM (Retd.), as its Chief Operating Officer. Bringing extensive experience in leadership and operations through his accomplished career in Indian Army and United Nations as well, he will take on the responsibility of driving operational excellence and supporting the organisation’s growth plans.

K2 Learning Resources India is a Bengaluru-based education group that works across multiple areas of learning and career development. Its offerings include K-12 boarding schools, pre-university education, career counselling, and education-focused events and summits. With having mentored 100,000 students till date, the organisation aims to help students make informed career choices and build a strong foundation for their future.

Before joining K2 Learning Resources India, Colonel Roy served as Faculty Commander and Head of Faculty at the Military College of Materials Management, one of the Indian Army’s leading institutions for logistics and materials management. During his tenure, he worked on developing future military leaders, modernising learning programmes, and bringing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, drones and virtual reality into leadership and capability-building initiatives.

Earlier, as Head of Organisation and Commandant, Colonel Roy led a team of more than 1,500 personnel responsible for managing strategic inventory of over 20,000 metric tonnes, transportation, procurement, asset management, and operational readiness. His focus on predictive maintenance and digital asset tracking helped frontline formations achieve 90% equipment availability. He also managed a fleet of over 300 military transport vehicles and introduced technology-led systems to improve operational visibility and decision-making. His leadership in this role earned him the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), which was awarded by the President of India in January 2025.

His career has also included significant responsibilities in human resources and organisational administration. As Officer Commanding Troops and Administrative Officer, he managed HR, welfare, transportation, and administrative operations for nearly 3,000 personnel. He also played a key role in introducing SAP/ERP-based HR systems, helping streamline processes and reduce administrative turnaround time.

At Army Headquarters, Colonel Roy served as Additional Director – Personnel & Organisation, where he was involved in strategic HR governance, leadership selection, promotions, and executive talent management. He also contributed to the officer selection process for women officers in the Indian Army and helped establish a dedicated help desk to improve transparency and the overall experience for officers.

His experience extends beyond India as well. As Force Explosive Safety Officer with the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), he worked with multinational contingents from more than 13 countries, overseeing areas including ammunition safety, logistics and operational compliance.

Across more than two decades in the Indian Army, Colonel Roy has held diverse leadership roles spanning logistics, human resources, operations, governance, and technology-led transformation. He has also continued to build his expertise in business and management and is currently pursuing the PGP MAX programme at the Indian School of Business (ISB), alongside an Executive Post Graduate Certification in Supply Chain Management from IIM Ranchi.

At K2 Learning, Colonel Roy brings together a rare mix of military leadership, operational experience and a strong understanding of people and organisational systems. His experience is expected to support the organisation as it strengthens its operations and works towards building future-ready educational institutions.