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.

Dil Rahut is an expert in development microeconomics, agricultural economics, and environmental and natural resource economics. He is actively engaged in field experiments and research across Asia, focusing on agriculture, natural resources, and climate. Before joining ADBI, he held senior roles at CIMMYT, the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan, the WorldFish Centre, and other institutions. He has authored over 130 Scopus-indexed publications, guest-edited journal special issues, and serves on the editorial board of the Asian Development Review. He also lectures on development economics at the University of Tokyo and Hitotsubashi University.

Dr. Someswar Kesh specializes in teaching AI and Deep Learning, Business Analytics and Big Data. He has also taught courses in IT security. He was also the department chair of Accountancy and Computer Information Systems as well as Business Analytics. He has published over 35 papers in refereed journals and international conferences. His current research interest is in the application of AI in various business domains.

Dr. Andrius is an Associate Professor at Vilnius University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, and the Director General of Smart Continent Management Institute. With a PhD in Logistics and a Master's in Management from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, he has extensive experience in transport policy, global logistics, and sustainability. He has led and participated in numerous EU-funded research projects and published widely on international mobility, logistics systems, and public transport accessibility. He is also a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Business and Economic Development.

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. Md. Abdul Wadud is a prominent economist and Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, where he began his academic career in 1994 and rose to the rank of Grade 1 Professor in 2018. His research focuses on microeconometrics, applied econometrics, economic development, banking, and finance, with a particular emphasis on South Asian economic issues. Dr. Wadud has published extensively in these areas, earning significant academic recognition and citations for his work. Beyond research and teaching, he actively contributes to the economics community as a member of the Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA).

Prof. Raychaudhuri is Professor Emeritus and Dean of School of Liberal Arts & Cultural Studies at Adamas University, and formerly served as Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at Jadavpur University. With a Ph.D. in Economics from American University, Washington D.C., his distinguished academic career spans over four decades, encompassing research in trade and development, macroeconomics, and public economics. A Fulbright Fellow and recipient of the Shiksha Ratna Award, Dr. Raychaudhuri has authored several books, supervised numerous Ph.D. theses, and served as an advisor to various national and international bodies including the World Bank, UNDP, and Planning Commission of India.

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.