Prof. (Dr.) Saju Kannanthara

Prof. (Dr.) Saju Kannanthara

Kerala State Spokesperson & State Committee Member
Aam Aadmi Party

Prof. (Dr.) Saju Kannanthara is a seasoned academician, textile technocrat, and political leader, currently serving as the Kerala State Spokesperson and State Committee Member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). With over 30 years of leadership experience across the education, textile, and garment export sectors, he brings a unique blend of industry expertise, grassroots activism, and academic excellence to public service.

Educational and Professional Background

Dr. Kannanthara holds a Ph.D. in Marketing Management from Calorx Teacher’s University, an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Nagpur University, and a Diploma in Textile Technology from Central Polytechnic College, Trivandrum. He is also a graduate in Physics from S.B. College, Changanacherry (MG University).

Over the years, he has held several senior academic and administrative positions, including:

• Principal, PGM College, Kangazha
• Professor & Director, Christ Institute of Management, Ghaziabad (Off-campus of Christ University)
• Director, Satyam Fashion Institute, Noida
• Director (Corporate Affairs), BIMS, S.B. College, Kottayam
• Program Director (MBA), Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, Panipat

In the corporate sphere, he served in key leadership roles such as:

• Country Head (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka), North American Textile Co., USA
• Vice President (Marketing) & Plant Head (CEO), Faze3 Exports Ltd.
• General Manager, Sarita Handa Exports, Maharani of India Exports
• Dy. Spinning Master, Indira Cooperative Spinning Mills Ltd.

Political Journey and Responsibilities in AAP

Since joining the Aam Aadmi Party, Prof. Kannanthara has played an instrumental role in building the party’s presence and credibility in Kerala:

• Appointed Kerala State Spokesperson in July 2022, he regularly represents AAP on leading Malayalam and national news channels including Mathrubhumi, MediaOne, Reporter, and News18.
• Conducted leadership training and ideological orientation sessions for party volunteers and office bearers across the state.
• Played a key role in drafting the AAP Kerala organizational manual and contributed to the development of the national party brochure for membership campaigns.
• Serves as Convenor of Kurichy Panchayat, the first Panchayat in Kerala with 100% ward-level committee formation.
• Former District President (West Delhi) of the AAP South Indian Cell.

Social & Cultural Contributions

Beyond politics and academics, Prof. Kannanthara is a committed social worker and cultural leader:

• Led and addressed the Kerala farmer’s protest at Ghaziabad-Delhi border in the presence of farmer leader Shri Rakesh Tikayat.
• Founder and President of the Muttathu Varkey Memorial Library, Changanacherry, donating personal land for its development.
• Chief Editor and Executive Member of World Malayalee Council and Delhi Malayalee Association.
• Founder of several cultural and youth organizations including Prathibha Balajanasakhyam and Kannanthara Kudumbayogam.
• Active member of Catholic organizations in both Kerala and Delhi, contributing to editorial and financial committees.

Student Leadership

His political and cultural engagement began early during his student life:

• Debating Club Secretary, S.B. College (1985)
• President, MG University Students Film Society (1986)
• Arts Club Secretary, Govt. Central Polytechnic College, Trivandrum (1988)

Prof. (Dr.) Saju Kannanthara embodies a rare combination of intellectual rigor, corporate insight, and grassroots activism. His leadership continues to inspire the Aam Aadmi Party’s vision for a transparent, inclusive, and development-focused Kerala.