An Indian businessman.

He is the founder and chairman of the board of directors of " GEMS Education Group " in the UAE, and the founder of the " Varkey Foundation ".

He was named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education Partnerships in 2012, and received the Padma Shri award from the Indian government in 2009. Forbes magazine ranked him among the "Most Powerful Indian Business Leaders in the Middle East for 2021".

He was included in the "Pioneers in Philanthropy" list for 2025 after announcing his donation of $27,247,956 to the "Fathers Fund Campaign".