As President for SD Vidya Schools, Rishab stands as a guiding light for the institution’s present and future. His leadership is defined not only by strategic brilliance and operational excellence but by a deep, personal commitment to shaping an educational environment where every learner can discover their potential and every facilitator can flourish.
An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, with further specialisation in design from the Ars Sutoria Institute in Milan, Italy, and global training experience in Indonesia, Rishab ,embodies the ideal of lifelong learning. His education and international exposure have shaped a leader who values both tradition and innovation, a rare combination that he now channels into steering the school with wisdom and foresight.
Over more than two decades at the helm of SSIPL Retail Limited, Mr. Soni transformed the company into one of India’s foremost names in retail and footwear, forging partnerships with global brands such as Nike, Puma, Skechers, Levi’s, and Asics. His ability to take SSIPL from a contract manufacturer to a “Brand Hub” of international repute is a testament to his strategic vision, adaptability, and resilience. These same qualities underpin his educational leadership, where he envisions SD Vidya Schools as an institution that nurtures curiosity, cultivates discipline, and inspires lifelong ambition.
He believes deeply that the strength of any organisation lies in its people . For the school community, he is more than a President, he is a mentor, a steady hand, and a beacon of hope, guiding learners to become confident, compassionate, and capable leaders of tomorrow.
Mr. Soni’s leadership has been recognised through numerous awards, including the 100 Most Influential Retail Leaders Award and the Retail Icons of India Award.
As a 5th generation leader in the SD Society , he is acutely aware of the responsibilty that he carries and is detremined to live upto the expectations that have been set by his predecessors .
Guided by his conviction that education should prepare individuals not just for careers but for life, Mr. Soni is dedicated to empowering SD Vidya Schools to rise beyond the ordinary — creating a learning environment where values meet innovation, and where every young mind is inspired to shape a better future.