Hyderabad Public School (HPS), located at Begumpet, has produced several leaders who now helm some of the world’s most influential companies. Established in 1923 (originally named Jagirdar’s College), the institution was inspired by the model of England’s prestigious schools and sits on a sprawling 122-acre campus. Over decades, its students have gone on to shine in technology, finance, business, and more.
Some of the notable alumni include:
- Satya Nadella: CEO and Chairman of Microsoft, who completed his schooling at HPS before pursuing higher studies abroad.
- Shantanu Narayen: Head of Adobe, who is credited with steering the company through its transition into cloud services.
- Ajay Banga: Former CEO of Mastercard and current President of the World Bank, known for his work on financial inclusion.
- Prem Watsa: Founder of Fairfax Holdings, often called the “Warren Buffett of Canada,” who built a global investment empire across insurance and finance.
Other leaders from HPS include corporate executives and entrepreneurs such as Shailesh Jejurikar (P&G), Baron Karan Bilimoria (Cobra Beer), T.K. Kurien (Wipro/Investing), and others. Their paths show not just the role of early education but also how leadership, ambition and global exposure helped them excel in varied domains.
