Prof Jai Raj Nair

Professor – Information Technology / Systems at Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), Bengaluru

Holds a PhD from Symbiosis International University, Pune with research focused on e-tailing practices

PGDBM – IIM Calcutta and B.Arch – Bengal Engineering College, University of Calcutta

Over 17 years of academic experience teaching Management Information Systems, E-Business, Business Analysis, Enterprise Applications, Software Engineering, and IT Strategy

Prior 8 years of industry experience in software projects, engineering, and business development

Research interests include AI/ML, IoT, SMAC technologies, Big Data, and Smart Contracts in India

Member of the Computer Society of India and Lifetime Member – Council of Architecture, New Delhi

Published multiple research papers and book chapters in areas related to digital commerce and enterprise technology

Dilip Thosar

Dilip Thosar is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Ahmedabad, with extensive academic and industry credentials.

He has 25+ years of experience in the Indian IT industry, working across multiple functions including sales & marketing, software architecture, project management, delivery management, and resource management.

He has worked with leading organizations such as Wipro, HCC, UTC, and Hexaware, gaining deep exposure to large-scale corporate operations and technology-driven businesses.

In addition to corporate roles, he runs his own entrepreneurial venture providing software services and products to banks, corporates, and IT setups.

He is a strong advocate and practitioner of the Theory of Constraints, applying it to improve business performance and organizational efficiency.

Key Areas of Specialization

Sales & Marketing Management

Strategic & Operations Management

IT / ITES Operations & Software Project Management

General Management

Organization Development & Leadership Development

Business Development & Financial Management

Innovation & Creativity

Profile: Jyoti Sankar Das

• Associate Professor of Practice with 27+ years of leadership experience across Luxury, Lifestyle, and Consumer Goods

• Former Business Head – CXO India at Swatch Group, leading Swatch and Calvin Klein Watches & Jewellery with P&L responsibility

• Pan-India experience in retail, modern trade, and wholesale operations across Whirlpool, Electrolux, Godrej Appliances, and Swatch Group

• PhD in Marketing (Luxury Management) from BIT Mesra; Luxury & Fashion Expert and Management Consultant

• Visiting Faculty at leading institutions including BIMTECH, FORE, IIM Vizag, IMT Ghaziabad, and Welingkar

• Published author and columnist, with a luxury-focused book, Scopus-indexed research, and contributions to global luxury publications

• Core expertise in P&L management, retail expansion, brand strategy, turnaround leadership, and talent development

Dr. Tavleen Kaur

• Associate Professor – OB & HR, Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi, contributing to management education and research in organisational behaviour and human resources.

• PhD in Management, MBA, and BA (Hons) in Economics, with a strong academic foundation in business and behavioural studies.

• Brings 9+ years of teaching experience and 7+ years of research experience in organizational behaviour, HR management, and workplace psychology.

• Author of multiple research publications, including international and national papers, presented at national and international conferences.

• Engaged in consulting and corporate training projects with organizations such as WeWork, Unifynd, Admitad, and Electra Greentech, focusing on science of happiness, strategic thinking, and decision-making.

• Actively involved in doctoral supervision and academic mentoring, supporting management research and EFPM scholars.

• Known for integrating research-driven insights with practical management education, enhancing student learning and leadership development.

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Dr. Ajitabh Dash

• Assistant Professor – Marketing, Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Nagpur, and Chairperson – International Relations, contributing to global collaborations and management education.

• PhD in Management and MBA in Marketing, with strong academic expertise in marketing analytics and data-driven marketing research.

• Brings 14+ years of academic and research experience, teaching courses such as Marketing Analytics, Marketing Research, and Digital Marketing.

• Active researcher with 40+ publications in national and international journals, including several ABDC-indexed research papers.

• Research interests include Technology Adoption, Marketing Modelling, Machine Learning Applications in Marketing, and Data Analytics.

• Known for applying statistical and machine learning techniques to marketing data, bridging analytics with marketing decision-making.

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Suresh Srinivasan

Education:

1. Harvard Business Case Method Teaching

2. Bradford Business School-MBA, Management

Professional Experience:

1. Great Lakes Institute of Management-Distinguished Professor (Strategy & Accounting)

2. Learnbiz Simulations- Partner LearnBiz Simulations; since 2015

3. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras-Research; PhD Programmes

4. Emirates Airlines-Corporate Development

Dr. Suresh Srinivasan is a highly qualified professional with a PhD in Strategy from IIT Madras, complemented by qualifications as a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and an MBA from Bradford Business School, UK. With over 33 years of diverse industry experience spanning manufacturing, banking, services, and infrastructure, both domestically and internationally, he has held key roles at Emirates Airlines, Tata Steel, Industrial Development Bank of India, and ETPM – McDermott. Currently, Dr. Srinivasan serves as a Distinguished Professor of Strategy & Accounting at Great Lakes, an Associate Director at International Infrastructure Consultants (IIC), and a partner at LearnBiz Simulations, showcasing his expertise in strategic thinking, analytical thinking, strategic planning, and organizational development.

Garima Chaklader

• Current Role: Assistant Professor of Economics at Masters' Union (since Oct 2022) and Tetr College of Business (since Aug 2024).
• Visiting Faculty: SPJIMR (Dec 2024 – Feb 2025) & Delhi Technological University (Jan 2023 – May 2023).
• Education: Ph.D. in Economics from IIM Bangalore (2017–2023); Thesis: "Servicification of Manufacturing Industries."
• Research Expertise: Applied Economics, Economic Modeling.
• Publication: Marketing Intelligence & Planning (2020) – Study on purchase intention influenced by active vs. upcoming deals.
• Awards: Best Paper Award (ISDSI Global Conference 2022), Mirae Asset Scholar Award (2021).
• Past Experience: Doctoral Researcher at IIM Bangalore (Aug 2017 – Feb 2023).

Dr. Anjali Kumar

Current Role

• Associate Professor and Program In-charge - Healthcare Management

Education

• Advanced Program in Strategic Management – IIM Lucknow

• Ph.D. – PAHER University, Udaipur

• Thesis: Economic burden of diabetes at tertiary care hospitals in Mumbai

• MBA in Healthcare & Hospital Management – Calcutta University, IISWBM, Kolkata

• MA in Economics – Annamalai University

• BSc in Economics – Calcutta University

Academic & Industry Experience

• Teaching Experience: 14 years in Healthcare, Insurance, Health Economics, Healthcare Entrepreneurship

• Industry Experience: 2 years in Health Insurance, managing projects in Operations & IT

Professional Affiliations

• Leadership Committee (Asia Chapter) – International Academy for Design & Health, Australia

• State President – Maharashtra Healthcare Council, WICCI (Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry)

• CII Western Region Healthcare Committee Member

Dr. Pratima Verma

• • Current Role: Professor in the OB & HR Department at Alliance Business School, Bengaluru (since 2013).
  • Past Roles: Professor & Research Coordinator at The Oxford College of Engineering, MBA Department (2010-2013).
  • Education:
  • Post-Doctoral Studies from Stockholm University (2012-2013).
  • MBA in Management from the University of Lucknow (1987-1999).
  • Expertise: Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Research, and Business Management.
  • Certifications: Customer Analytics.
  • Skills: Research, Management, and Microsoft Office.
  • Professional Affiliations: Active in academic research and faculty leadership in HR and OB.

Dr. Hemachandran

• Director of the AI Research Centre and Associate Dean at Woxsen University with over 15 years of experience.

• Holds chair professorships including Course5i Chair and Manjeet Rege Chair; Area Chair of the Analytics Department.

• Advisor and board member to organizations such as AptAI Labs (USA), Agzistence Pvt Ltd, and UNESCO.

• ATL Mentor of Change under Atal Innovation Mission; Ambassador for DeepLearning.AI and AI Accelerator Institute.

• Recognized expert in AI, NLP, computer vision, recommender systems, and autonomous robotics.

• Principal investigator behind patented innovations like UHIS, UAIS, Behavioral GPS, and AI-based smart systems.

• Authored 4 books and edited 17 books in AI, machine learning, and business analytics.

• Actively contributes to global academic governance, curriculum development, and strategic partnerships.

• Served as visiting professor at institutions including NOVA Business School Africa and University of Pécs, Hungary.

• Holds a PhD and multiple MTech degrees in VLSI & Embedded Systems from Dr. MGR Educational & Research Institute University.

• Passionate about ethical AI, personalized learning, and strengthening industry-academia collaborations.
  

• Experienced Academic and Industry Professional with 30+ years across business leadership, entrepreneurship, analytics, marketing, and academia.
  
  

• Visiting Faculty at IIMs, Symbiosis, FLAME, MIT, and Balaji, teaching Marketing, Finance, and Business Analytics to MBA students.
  
  

• Subject Matter Expert in Business Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Project Management, HRM, and startup incubation.
  
  

• Successfully led the Symbiosis Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (SCEI), securing ₹18 Cr in funding and mentoring 25+ startups.
  
  

• Scaled TaxiForSure’s Pune operations to national Top 3 and earned ESOPs from both TaxiForSure and Ola Cabs.
  
  

• Founded and sold IP assets of Cliser Datacorp Pvt. Ltd., including ERP and signature scanning tools, to HCC Ltd.
  
  

• Held leadership roles in Wipro, Hexaware, Otis, Tata Electric R&D, and HCC Infotech across sales, HR, and R&D.
  
  

• Published Author of a globally distributed science fiction novel and multiple research papers on tech and management

• Currently exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Business as a focus area for research and consulting.
  
  

Abhinav Arora

• Associate Director – Strategic Initiatives at Masters’ Union, with prior leadership roles at TELUS, EY, PwC, and Reliance Jio
  
  

• 10+ years of corporate experience working with multinational organizations and Big-4 firms, across strategy, customer, and transformation roles
  
  

• Holds an MBA in Finance & Marketing from FMS, University of Delhi, and a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering
  
  

• Strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, relationship building, and roadmap development
  
  

• Extensive experience in client relationship management, new product development, and business strategy execution across industries
  
  

• Former Senior Manager – Strategy at TELUS and Manager/Senior Consultant at EY and PwC, delivering high-impact strategy and customer initiatives
  
  

• Certified in Enterprise Design Thinking, Data Analytics, Power BI, and Human-Centered Design, with strong analytical capabilities
  
  

Recipient of EY Spot Awards for Exemplary Performance, recognizing professional excellence and impact

Prof. SANJAY BASU

• Professor of Finance at the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune
  
  

• Holds a Ph.D. in Economics from IIM Calcutta
  
  

• Over two decades of academic, research, and consulting experience in banking and financial services
  
  

• Expertise in Market Risk Management, Asset–Liability Management, Climate Risk, Financial Derivatives, and Banking Risk Frameworks
  
  

• Former Dean (Research and Consultancy) at NIBM, with significant academic leadership experience
  
  

• Published extensively in leading international journals and contributed to edited books and industry knowledge reports
  
  

• Actively involved in research and policy work related to Basel III, capital adequacy, and infrastructure finance
  
  

• Conducted 140+ executive development programs for banks, financial institutions, and government agencies
  
  

• Provides consulting services in risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial policy validation
  
  

Serves as a journal editor, Ph.D. examiner, and visiting faculty at premier academic and regulatory institutions

Pradeep Racherla

Professor and Associate Dean – School of Management, Mahindra University, and Head – Digital Technologies

Holds a PhD in Business Administration – Fox School of Business, Temple University (USA) and an MBA – Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

Experienced digital transformation and strategy consultant, with professional exposure to multinational firms and startups across India and the United States

Former Director – Post Graduate Programs, Woxsen School of Business, and Gene Edwards Professor of Banking & Assistant Professor of Marketing – West Texas A&M University

Served as Visiting Professor for executive and postgraduate programs at premier institutions including ISB, XLRI, SP Jain Global, and Great Lakes Institute of Management

Recognized for research excellence, including a globally highly cited and downloaded research publication, along with multiple teaching and research awards

Expertise in Digital Transformation, Digital & Social Media Marketing, E-commerce Business Models, and Marketing Analytics

Actively engaged in research on Digital Innovation, Go-to-Market Strategy, and Neuromarketing