ISB&M Kolkata

Formerly with IIM Ahmedabad; Former Chairperson-Placement, XLRI Jamshedpur; Ex-Director, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune; Consultant to over 80 companies worldwide. Author of over 100 research papers, cases and management games. Research quoted internationally in textbooks and journals. Served on Government of India Committees on Management Education.

Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh Subramanian is a distinguished scholar in the fields of technology, society, cybersecurity, and public policy. He is an Affiliated Fellow at Yale Law School’s Information Society Project and Professor Emeritus of Business Analytics and Information Systems at Quinnipiac University, where he served for over two decades. A US Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Subramanian has extensive academic and research experience focused on security, privacy, and the societal implications of technology.

He previously worked as a Senior Software Engineer at IBM’s Advanced Technology Lab and has demonstrated expertise in data analysis, e-learning, entrepreneurship, and strategy. Dr. Subramanian holds a PhD in Management Information Systems from Rutgers Business School and has built a distinguished career bridging academia, technology, and policy research.

Prof. (Dr.) Kingshuk Sinha is a distinguished academic and thought leader in supply chain and operations management, currently serving as Professor and Chairman of the Supply Chain & Operations Department at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. He also holds the prestigious Elmer L. Andersen Chair in Sustainable Supply Chain. With over three decades of teaching and research experience at the institution, he has made significant contributions to the fields of corporate responsibility, business analysis, and program management.

Prof. Sinha’s research focuses on technological capability development and innovation in complex systems, particularly in healthcare delivery. He earned his PhD in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin, along with an MS and B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering, and continues to be recognized for his interdisciplinary expertise and academic leadership.

Dr. Maria Ochwat is a legal professional, academic lecturer, and international expert in human rights, communication, and intercultural management. She serves as an ambassador for the Global Peace Index (Institute of Economics and Peace, Australia) and has held key roles in international initiatives, including managing the European Commission project “Media Literacy for Democracy” in Poland. She is an international advisor to the EU COST Association, an expert for the German-Swiss Accreditation Commission, and a reviewer for global academic bodies. Dr. Ochwat contributes to the scientific councils of several prestigious journals across Europe and Asia.

With a diverse professional background spanning law, academia, journalism, PR, and business training, she has worked extensively across Europe, Asia, and the USA. A long-time human rights advocate, she has collaborated with organizations such as Amnesty International and the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, and has actively participated in global legal and advocacy initiatives. Her research focuses on human rights, international relations, communication, and negotiation.

Prof. (Dr.) Raj Kumar Bhattarai is a distinguished Professor of Management at Tribhuvan University, Nepal, with over 35 years of academic, research, and development consulting experience. A “pracademic” by orientation, he seamlessly integrates scholarly rigor with real-world application, contributing extensively to policy research, MSME development, and socio-economic transformation.

He specializes in public policy analysis, enterprise resilience, financial inclusion, and business ecosystem development, with significant engagement as a consultant and principal investigator for global organizations such as the World Bank, IDRC, and ILO.

Dr. Bhattarai is the originator of four innovative frameworks—Nepal Development Mantra, RAJTHALI, AAA Approach, and WRISTS Framework—widely applied in research, policy advocacy, and field interventions. A prolific author, he has published multiple books and numerous research articles, and has supervised doctoral and master’s level research. His contributions to higher education and research have been recognized with prestigious national and international awards.

Prof. (Dr.) Naveen Das is a seasoned academician and expert in management education with over twenty five years of academic experience, notably serving as Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) at Adamas University, West Bengal, founding dean of IBS Hyderabad, associate director of ISB Hyderabad and director of NSHM Business School. He has played a key role in meticulously shaping curricula, passionately driving institutional growth, and practically aligning education with industry needs. A action-oriented scholar in marketing and business strategy, Dr. Das is widely recognized for his case research and actionable contributions to academic thought leadership. His commitment to pedagogical innovation and academic excellence continues to influence education policy and inspire the next generation of scholars in India. Currently, he's associated with VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur and KIIT Bhubaneswar in adjunct and professor of practice roles, continuing what he enjoys the most - shaping the new generation of professionals and contributing to nation-building in his own way.

Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Kumar Sana is a Professor in the Department of Commerce at the University of Calcutta, with specializations in Financial Markets & Institutions, Microfinance, and Small Business. With a Ph.D. from the University of Calcutta, Dr. Sana has an extensive academic and administrative background, having previously served as Head of the Department, Director of the CU-CSE Centre of Excellence in Financial Markets, and Senate Member of the University. He has guided numerous M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars, authored several books, published over 30 research articles, and delivered invited lectures at national and international forums. His research interests span accounting, financial reporting, entrepreneurship, and development of small enterprises. Dr. Sana has also been recognized with multiple awards, including Best Paper Awards and the Best NSS Programme Officer Award from the University of Calcutta.