TAPMI appoints Former IIM Lucknow North Campus Dean Rajeev Kumra as Director

Dr. Rajeev Kumra joins TAPMI from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIML), where he was the Dean for the Noida Campus (2018-20) and the Dean for International Relations. He is an academician with a successful track record as a teacher, researcher, trainer, and consultant.

T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal has announced the appointment of Dr Rajeev Kumra as the Director of the institute. Kumra formally took charge on January 2, 2024. TAPMI is a constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an institution of eminence deemed to be university.

Dr. Rajeev Kumra joins TAPMI from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIML), where he was the Dean for the Noida Campus (2018-20) and the Dean for International Relations. He is an academician with a successful track record as a teacher, researcher, trainer, and consultant. Dr Kumra is a recipient of nearly a dozen best faculty awards at IIM Lucknow and has taught at several international universities as well.

About Dr Rajeev Kumar

Dr Kumra has been honored with the title of "Best Faculty of IIM-Lucknow" for an unprecedented eleven consecutive times, setting a record in India. Additionally, he has received titles such as "Best Faculty of IIM-Jammu," as well as recognition for "Best Elective," "Best Core Course," and "Best Marketing Elective," accumulating a total of 22 awards in the "Best Faculty" category across various IIMs. He has taught in 6 countries abroad including Kelly Business School, USA; Kedge Business School, France; MIP Politecnico di Milano, Italy; American University of Dubai, Dubai.

His training courses for Chief Marketing Officers, Marketing Heads, Sales Heads are quite popular and receive the highest feedback. He has trained 5000+ managers and more than 400+ companies till date including CEOs, Founders, and IRS officers. He serves as a board member and an advisor to six companies and universities. He has provided strategic consultancy to more than 26 private and public sector companies and the Government of India.

Over the years, Dr. Kumra’s case studies are listed at Harvard Business School, USA and Richard IVEY, Canada. He has published in the “A” category academic journals. His research appears in the Journal of Business Research, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Information Technology & People, Journal of Macro marketing, International Journal of consumer studies, Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing, Journal of Consumer Marketing, Personality and Individual Difference, Young Consumers, Journal of Global Marketing, Journal of Financial Services Marketing, and Journal of Management and Organization.  He has published a book on consumer behaviour.

Speaking on the occasion Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, the Vice- Chancellor wished Dr. Rajeev Kumra the very best in his role at TAPMI. Dr. Madhu Veeraraghavan- Pro Vice- Chancellor (MLHS) also expressed unwavering support for the new Director. Before being elevated as Pro- Vice Chancellor Dr. Veeraraghavan served as the Director of TAPMI from April 2017 till March 2023. The Director (In charge) of TAPMI Dr. Durga Prasad M expressed great satisfaction in ensuring a smooth leadership transition. A senior member of the faculty Dr. Durga Prasad M will continue in his current role as Dean Administration, a role he has headed since August 2021.

Speaking about this, Dr Rajeev Kumra, said, "I am thrilled to embark on this exciting journey as the Director of TAPMI, an institution known for its commitment to excellence in management education and nurturing the next generation of business leaders"

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