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Meet Neal Mohan, shy student from St Francis' College to YouTube boss

Former classmates and teachers recall Neal Mohan as a reserved but brilliant student

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Virendra Singh Rawat Lucknow
What does Neal Mohan, anointed the next CEO of YouTube, have in common with Sir Cliff Richard? They are alumni of St Francis’ College.

Mohan, who will take over the reins of the social media platform, is arguably the second most high-profile personality after the British music icon to be associated with the all-boys institution ensconced in the heart of Lucknow. Mohan was enrolled in St Francis’ from Class VII to XII in the 1986-91 academic years. St Francis’ is located in the upmarket Hazratganj area of Lucknow.

Richard, the legendary singer, was born in the city and enrolled at school at
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