Anoop KT
Strategic/CXO Leader | Independent Director | Management consultant
Anoop K.T. is a visionary leader with over 16 years of experience in cross-functional roles, including CX-level leadership, Strategy, project management, business development, operations, and facilities management. An engineer-turned-senior executive, he brings a rare blend of technical depth and strategic acumen to his C-level roles.
He is the Co-Founder of Arghaman LLP and formerly served as the CEO of Thanal, a nationally established NGO driving scalable social impact. He is also a registered Independent Director under Indian Institute of Coroperate Affairs. Anoop is known for transforming people-driven establishments into system- and process-led, digital-first organizations.
As part of his profession, he frequently appears as a speaker or moderator at various events, seminars, and conferences. He actively consults businesses, often focusing on leadership training, and volunteers as a mentor for different startups. For two consecutive years, he participated in a customer testimonial campaign for Zoho Books, where his photo was displayed across cities in Kerala.
Academic Credentials:
- MBA from IIM Kozhikode.
- Design Thinking and Innovation from Stanford University.
- MBA from ICFAI University in Operations Management.
- BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, Chennai.
- Chartered Engineer under the Institute of Engineers India.
- Independent director qualified and registered in databank of IICA
- Capstone Simulation from Capsim Management Simulations(Inc)
- Electrical Supervisor A Class License
CEO – Thanal
As the CEO of Thanal, a nationally recognized NGO, Anoop KT spearheaded a complete organizational transformation, shifting the foundation from a people-driven model to a system- and process-led, digital-first entity. Key achievements include scaling the NGO’s national footprint to 22 states, managing an annual spend of over $150cr, 22 national-level programs and providing daily support to 300,000 beneficiaries.
Thanl secured and managed key projects, partnered with international and government bodies like the Harvard,WHO .
The Kerala Disability Festival 2026, co-organized by Anoop KT and a coalition of 30+ NGOs led by Thanal Daya, transformed Kozhikode beach into a dignity-centered hub for inclusive dialogue and expression. This rights-based event successfully demonstrated how meaningful inclusion can be designed and lived through collaborative community action.
Prize Health Care
A Section 8 not-for-profit company, at a critical juncture three years ago, when it was facing operational and financial challenges. Through strategic leadership, built a competent and motivated team, and transitioned the organization to a process- and system-driven model.
As a result, Prize has been consistently profitable for the past three years, demonstrating strong financial discipline, operational efficiency, and mission alignment.
ULCCS-Uralungal Labour Contract Cooporative Society(UL cyberpark)
A seasoned engineering professional with over a decade of experience in infrastructure development, project management, and organizational structuring. Formerly led the Engineering Division at UL Cyber Park, the flagship IT infrastructure project of ULCCS (Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society) — recognized as the world’s second-largest labour cooperative.