SANDEEP KUMAR

Dean

Sandeep Kumar is an experienced management consultant with over 23 years of expertise in advising clients across diverse industries. He has held leadership positions within EY and Deloitte and has a passion for talent development and nurturing leadership skills. Sandeep is currently the Dean of the School of Professional Services at EThames College, where he prepares students for successful corporate careers and helps bridge the gap between academia and the corporate world. Additionally, he is an avid wildlife photographer and runs a small project to help people discover and master the joy of clicking photographs.

DR. P. KARUNASREE

VICE PRINCIPAL

Dr. P. Karunasree is an accomplished Professor in Business Statistics and Management Science with 23 years of teaching and research experience. She holds a Ph.D. and has published various papers in reputed journals and books.

Dr. Karunasree has received several awards for her outstanding contributions to teaching and research, including the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement National Award and the International Educator of the Year Award. She is a Life Member of the International Institute of Organized Research and is registered with the Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India. As Vice Principal, she inspires and mentors students and faculty members.

SURAMPUDI HANUMANTHA RAO

DEAN

Surampudi Hanumantha Rao is the Dean (Special Programs). He holds an MBA from IIM Calcutta and a B. Tech from IIT Madras. He has over 35 years of industrial experience and 15 years of teaching experience at reputed institutes such as BITS, ICFAI, NIT, and SRM. He has worked at CXO level in groups like Nagarjuna and Navayuga and has international work experience. His teaching and specialization areas are finance, thinking skills, and leadership. He is also a personality and career development researcher.

Surampudi Hanumantha Rao is an expert in motivating people, thinking skills training, and mentoring. He has extensive knowledge in finance, economics, general management, and personal development. He has advised the APCHE for a soft skills development program for engineers. He has published papers/books, and his research interests include personality and career development.

NILANJAN CHATTERJEE

DEAN

Nilanjan Chatterjee is the Dean of the School of Applied Technologies. With close to 29 years of business and technology consulting experience, he has played various roles in consulting for global customers across industry verticals like High Tech, Automotive, and Industrial Manufacturing. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering and an MBA in Operations and Manufacturing. He also has an advanced certification in AI and Machine Learning.

Nilanjan Chatterjee’s areas of specialization are Digital Transformation, Product Management, ERP-led Business Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Program and Project Management, Revenue and P&L Management, Organisation Leadership, and Change Management. His research interests include Digital Supply Chain, Emerging Technologies, and Analytics. He has published papers and books and is a member of several professional organizations.

DR. VISHNU P. NAGADEVARA

DIRECTOR

Dr. Vishnu Prasad Nagadevara is the Director of EThames Institute of Data Analytics and a renowned management professor. He was also a professor at IIM Bangalore for over two decades, as well as the dean for four years. He has extensive experience in Business Analytics, Operations Research, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management. Dr. Nagadevara has conducted research and consulting projects for several notable organizations such as UNDP, WIPRO, and the Government of India. He has also published over 100 research articles on Data Mining, Statistical Methods, and Operations Research Techniques. Dr. Nagadevara has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to the field of management.

VIIVECK VERMA

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR AND ADVISOR

Viiveck is an experienced corporate strategy specialist with over 30 years of cross-functional work experience. He founded Upsurge Global, a consulting business that invests in mentors, and builds brands for over 130 commercial start-ups and 10 social businesses. He is certified in Zengar Miller Leadership training and Professional Certified Coaching. He believes in the convergence of business and impact, which he applies to all his endeavors, including essay writing and authoring a book. He is also the organizer of TEDx Hyderabad.

YV.V. RAGHAVA

DEAN

Y.V.V. Raghava has a background in corporate leadership, having amassed over 35 years of experience as a CEO/ COO in a variety of industries and regions across the globe. His areas of expertise encompass Healthcare, Real Estate and Infrastructure. Additionally, he has maintained connections to academic institutions, serving as a visiting faculty member in Management and Corporate Education. As a skilled Corporate Trainer, Raghava specializes in Emotional Intelligence and Change Management and offers proficiency in Organization Structuring, Performance Management Systems, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Financial Control Systems, and Dashboards.

PROF. SATYA KIRAN

VICE PRESIDENT

Prof. Satya Kiran, with an MBA from Cambridge College, has over 20 years of experience in Training Design & Delivery, Competency Mapping, Leadership and Communication Development. He is a well-known orator and has been a guest speaker at prestigious institutions like Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. Prof. Satya Kiran has organized Corporate Leadership & Communication workshops and has been a moderator for events featuring renowned figures like Sir Jeffrey Archer and Shashi Tharoor. He is an internationally-certified mind coach and a TEDx speaker who has spoken at TEDx AGI in 2019. Prof. Satya Kiran has traveled extensively and has a multi-national, multicultural professional exposure.