Core Competencies
Strategic Planning & Policy Development, Business Development & Stakeholder Management, EdTech Integration & Curriculum Innovation, Academic Leadership & Operations, Talent Development & L&D Programs, SOP Creation & Compliance Oversight, Public Speaking & Mentoring, Employee Engagement & Retention
Professional Summary
Experienced education and edtech leader with 22+ years of proven success across business development, regional operations, and people leadership. Last 7 years as Regional Head at Aakash Educational Services Limited, overseeing 14 centers across West Bengal and Bihar. Passionate mentor and strategist, blending academic excellence with corporate vision. Holds advanced certifications in Leadership, Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship from Harvard Business School Online and IIM Calcutta.
Certifications & Executive Programs
- Harvard Business School Online:
- Leadership & Management- (2021)
- Strategy –(2022)
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation –(2023)
(Design Thinking, Negotiation Mastery, Disruptive Strategy, Sustainable Business Strategy, Strategy Execution, Organizational Leadership)
- IIM Calcutta: Managerial Effectiveness (2015)
- NSDA – Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship: Training of Trainers (2016)
Professional Experience
Dean (Regional Head)| Aakash Educational Services Ltd. | Dec 2017 – Mar 2025
- 35 % growth in number of centers in the region (from 9 to 14). Student enrollment increased by around 50%
- Championed integration of technology, Spearheaded faculty development and talent acquisition initiatives.
Assistant Dean | Globsyn Knowledge Foundation, Kolkata | Feb 2013 – Nov 2017
- Collaborated with industry leaders to enhance curriculum relevance and student employability. Developed New Programs
Assistant Dean – Academics | IIPM | May 2004 – Jan 2013
- Delivered academic leadership across multiple locations (Hyderabad, Pune, New Delhi).
- Led HR consulting projects while mentoring management students in leadership, strategy, and marketing. Managed industry-academia partnerships.
Faculty (Computer Applications) | Regional Institutes at Kolkata | Jun 2000 – Aug 2002
- Delivered foundational computer education to students at entry-level institutes.