Quick Info
| Profession | Chairman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/08/1944 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dr Augustine Francis Pinto |
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| Famous For | Being the Founder and Chairman of Ryan International Group of Institutions |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St Aloysius High School, Mangalore |
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| College/University | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Economics |
| Graduation Year | 1969 |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Family Background | One of nine children of a farmer of modest means |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Year | 1974 |
Family
| Siblings | Eight siblings | ||||
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| Spouse | Dr Grace Pinto | ||||
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Career
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| First Job | Administrative clerk at Bharat Swiss Plastics (footwear company), Mumbai |
| Career Transition | Temporary primary teacher in Malad, Mumbai |
| First Educational Venture | Father Agnelo Primary School, Borivali, Mumbai (1976) |
| Flagship Institution | St. Xavier's High School, Borivali, Mumbai (established 07/04/1983) |
| Founded | Ryan International Group of Institutions (1976) |
| Current Role | Founder and Chairman, Ryan International Group of Institutions |
| Institution Scale | Over 130 schools across 16 states in India and internationally, serving over 250,000 students with 10,000 teachers |
| Alumni Impact | Developed and shaped over 500,000 alumni |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dr AF Pinto graduated in Economics from Loyola College in Chennai in 1969. | |
| 2. His first job was as an administrative clerk at Bharat Swiss Plastics in Mumbai. | |
| 3. Dr Pinto transitioned to the education sector as a temporary primary teacher in Malad, Mumbai. | |
| 4. In 1974, Dr Pinto married Grace Albuquerque, a teacher. | |
| 5. Together, they established Father Agnelo Primary School in Borivali, Mumbai in 1976. | |
| 6. Dr AF Pinto attributes his entry into education to divine intervention. | |
| 7. The footwear company where he worked went into liquidation in 1976, leading to his job loss. | |
| 8. After the initial setback, both took up teaching jobs again before launching St. Xavier's High School. | |
| 9. His educational philosophy emphasizes holistic development including creativity, leadership, and moral values. | |
| 10. He was driven by a mission to provide high-quality, values-driven English-medium education at all price points to underserved middle-class communities. |