Dr. TG Vijaya
Professor & Director, Kirloskar Institute of Management, Pune
Amit Anand
Established leadership development curriculums, devised competency libraries, initiated the culture credo journey, developed a range of programs from individual effectiveness to senior leadership development, and transformed the centre into a profit-generating entity.
AMIT ANAND, Head - Kirloskar Executive Development Centre, Kirloskar Group
Expertise
Leadership Development, Learning & Development; Functional Excellence, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, Psychometrics, P&L and HR Consulting Business Leadership.
Experience
- Over 25 years in HR leadership across various sectors including Information Technology, manufacturing, engines, compressors, chillers, solar technologies, and Outsourcing.
- Global exposure with multiple learning assignments conducted in the US, Australia, and UAE.
- Former roles include: Founder and Principal Consultant, Steady Outcomes specializing in talent management and leadership development.
- Head of Talent Management, Jakson Group of Companies.
- General Manager – Talent Management – Learning, OD and Leadership Development India, US, UAE, and Australia.
- Training Delivery Manager at Mphasis, an HP Company.
Education
- Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources, NMIMS Mumbai, 2017.
- Specialization Diploma in Railway Engineering, Institute of Permanent Way Engineers, 2000.
- Civil Engineering, Aryabhatt Institute of Engineering – Board of Technical Education, Delhi, 1998.
Certifications
1. Hogan Certified Practitioner
2. MBTI Certified Practitioner (Step 1 & 2)
3. FIRO B Certified Practitioner
4. BEI Certified
5. TKI Practitioner
6. Certified Q-4 Coach by Psychological Associates
7. Certified Leadership Coach, Results Coaching Systems, US
8. Trained Instructional Designer
9. Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach
10. Certified NLP Coach from NLP Academy
11. Certified Language Coach, Communicad, London
Skills
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness
- Employee Engagement & People Analytics
- Talent Gap Assessment & Leadership Program Design
- Predictive People Analytics
- Cross-Functional Excellence
- Strategic HR Consulting
- P&L and HR Consulting Business Leadership
Major Achievements
- Solid facilitation experience of more than 10,000 hours in multiple geographies.
- Designed and implemented more than 75 courses for multiple functions.
- Converted the Executive Development Centre into a revenue-generating entity.
- Augmented course completions from 34% to 86% in three months for all flagship programs at Cummins.
- Aided more than 45 high potentials to take up critical positions by implementing interest inventories and facilitating functional leadership connections.
- Implemented LMS (SABA), learning platforms like Books 24/7, and mobile portals to promote a learning culture at Cummins.
- Led large-scale capability-building initiatives, delivering measurable business impact across industries.
- Developed competency frameworks and assessment centers to identify and groom future organizational leaders.
- Spearheaded digital learning transformations, integrating data-driven analytics for personalized learning pathways.
- Achieved a 300% increase in learner engagement through innovative blended learning strategies.
- Designed leadership acceleration programs that successfully fast-tracked high-potential employees into senior roles.
- Optimized training ROE/ ROI by aligning learning interventions with strategic business goals, ensuring measurable impact.
- Consulted with global organizations to enhance leadership pipelines and succession planning effectiveness.
Siddharth Jain
Brand Marketing & Communications, Consultative Sales,Business Strategy, Consumer Market Research, Learning and Leadership Development, Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
Siddharth Jain
Learning & Leadership Development and Business Solutions Strategist, S.L. Kirloskar Centre for Executive Education, Kirloskar Group Enterprise.
Expertise
Brand Marketing & Communications, Consultative Sales, Business Strategy, Consumer Market Research, Learning and Leadership Development, Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Partnerships & Alliances.
Experience
- KPMG India (Management Consultant, Transformation C&O): Contributed to large-scale business transformation initiatives, including growth strategy, channel sales optimization, manpower rationalization, and enterprise account management. Steered insight-driven client engagement models to enhance market expansion.
- Independent Sales & Marketing Consultant: Strategically optimized sales and marketing operations, driving INR 1M+ in revenue growth across education, hospitality, and media and entertainment sectors. Led brand positioning, digital strategy, and high-impact content marketing campaigns.
- Waaree Energies Limited (Business Strategy Manager – CMD Office): Developed key account strategies, launched a chatbot-driven lead generation system that qualified 25MW of solar leads in a month, and optimized CRM utilization, reducing customer escalations by 50% and enhancing brand advocacy.
- BrickAsset Pvt. Ltd. (Brand Marketing & Business Development Manager): Steered the end-to-end launch of the “BrickAsset” brand, executing digital campaigns and forging strategic partnerships with top real estate platforms, increasing developer participation by
50% MoM. - Ajit Kumar Jain & Co. LLP (Brand Marketing & Business Development Manager): Secured Tier 1 clientele, generating INR 2M+ in billings through high-value client acquisition and strategic collaborations. Expanded global reach through MNC engagements in Singapore and identified niche growth opportunities in investment advisory and logistics.
- JP Infra Mumbai Pvt. Ltd. (Marketing & Sales Manager): Implemented high-impact marketing strategies that improved conversion rates by 50%, enhanced on-site brand experience, and launched engagement-driven internal marketing initiatives, boosting
brand awareness by 1.5x.
Education
- Masters of Global Business, SP Jain School of Global Management
(Dubai/Sydney/Singapore) - PG Certification in Digital Marketing, Branding & Communications, MICA | UpGrad
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Lancaster University
- Applied Psychology – Counselling Master Course Advanced, Counsel India
Contribution to SLKCEE
- Oversee the execution and delivery of leadership and executive education programs.
- Ensure alignment between learning initiatives and business transformation goals.
- Enhance program effectiveness by integrating real-world insights and experiential learning.
- Support the development of competency-driven learning frameworks.
- Collaborate on strategic initiatives to expand the impact and reach of executive education.
- Engage with clients through strategic intake meetings to diagnose underlying challenges and design customized Learning & Development solutions that drive business impact.
Awards and Recognition (General)
- Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Nepal, Indian Contingent, 2017
- Most Promising Entrepreneur – Recognized at the Sydney Campus of S P Jain School of Global Management, 2015
- Passion Pro Entrepreneurship Competition Winner – Secured 1st place with a prize money of 600 AUD, awarded by the President of S P Jain School of Global Management, 2015
- Mr. Goenkan Title – Awarded for a holistic student profile excelling in academics & extracurriculars during under-graduation, BBA, 2014
Dr. Azhar Shaikh
Consumer Behavior, Customer Experience, Research Methodology, Technology Adoption Over two decades of academic and industry experience in marketing and consumer behavior. Specializes in market trends, customer experience, and innovation adoption. Actively involved in executive education and corporate training.
Dr. Azhar Sheikh
Associate Professor of Marketing, Kirloskar Institute of Management, Pune
Expertise
Consumer Behavior, Customer Experience, Research Methodology, Technology Adoption.
Experience
Over two decades of academic and industry experience in marketing and consumer behavior. Specializes in market trends, customer experience, and innovation adoption. Actively involved in executive education and corporate training.
Education
Ph.D. in Consumer Behaviour and Innovation, MBA in Marketing, Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
Contribution
Developed industry-relevant marketing curricula, mentored students in market research projects, conducted Customer Experience Management training for manufacturing units, and contributed to research on marketing strategies and consumer insights.
Dr. Shirish Jeble
Operations, Toyota Production System, Project Management, Global IT and ERP Projects, Business Analytics Previously served as Head of COE, developed the GCC at Pune city for Otis Elevators' global ERP projects. Successfully delivered global consulting assignments in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Worked with multinational clients including Baxter Bioscience, URS, Wilbur Ellis, Dole Foods, P&G, etc.
Dr. Satish Jeble
Associate Professor, Operations & Analytics, Kirloskar Institute of Management
Expertise
Operations, Toyota Production System, Project Management, Global IT and ERP Projects, Business Analytics
Experience
- Industry and Academia
- Previously served as Head of COE, developed the GCC at Pune city for Otis Elevator’s global ERP projects.
- Global Consulting:
- Successfully delivered global consulting assignments in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Worked with multinational clients including Baxter Bioscience, URS, Wilbur Ellis, Dole Foods, P&G, etc.
Education
PhD and MBA (Operations), B.E. (Mech.)
Contribution to SLKCEE
- EDPs Conducted:
- Kirloskar Oil Engine Ltd: Targeted OM supervisors and service engineers.
- Yazaki India Pvt Ltd: Focused on Operational Excellence for Senior Managers.
- L&T: Addressed Supply Chain Management for Senior Managers and Field Engineers.
- UTC Power, USA: Facilitated JD Edwards ERP training for Business Users.
Curriculum Development
- Developed course curricula for Operations and Supply Chain Management for two leading universities in India.
Dr. Garima Ranga
Teaching and Research in the domain of Marketing. Academic Associate, September 2019 – October 2020, Goa Institute of Management, Goa Education, Fellow Program in Management, Goa Institute of Management.
Dr Garima Ranga
Assistant Professor-Kirloskar Institute of Management, Pune.
Expertise
Teaching and Research in the domain of Marketing.
Experience
Academic Associate, September 2019 – October 2020, Goa Institute of Management, Goa Education, Fellow Program in Management, Goa Institute of Management.
Contribution
Taught a course on Consumer Behavior to second-year students and received positive feedback. Recently published a paper in an ABDC-A category journal.
Dr Radhika K.R.
Research & Teaching in the area of Marketing. Former roles include PR Executive at Jindal Nature Cure, Store Manager at Foyer (a luxury retail brand), and Assistant Professor of Marketing at Gogte Institute of Technology.
Dr Radhika K.R.
Assistant Professor of Marketing – Kirloskar Institute of Management.
Expertise
Research & Teaching in the area of Marketing.
Experience
Former roles include PR Executive at Jindal Nature Cure, Store Manager at Foyer (a luxury retail brand), and Assistant Professor of Marketing at Gogte Institute of Technology.
Education
Ph.D. in Management from KSWU, Karnataka & Pursuing Fellow Program in Management from Goa Institute of Management
Contribution
Developed an online learning ecosystem, led Industry- Institute interface programs, and initiated sustainability practices.
Dr. V.S. Pai
Specializes in teaching, research, and publications in Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, and Structured Industry Analysis. Taught at TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal, and has served as a Professor at Manipur University, Imphal. He was a Dean at ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad, and at Gulbarga University, where he also held the position of Professor. He has been the Director at Kirloskar Institute of Management.
Dr. V. S. Pai
Senior Professor, Kirloskar Institute of Management
Expertise
Specializes in teaching, research, and publications in Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, and Structured Industry Analysis.
Experience
- Taught at TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal, and has served as a Professor at Manipur University, Imphal.
- He was a Dean at ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad, and at Gulbarga University, where he also held the position of Professor.
- He has been the Director at Kirloskar Institute of Management.
Education
PhD in Bank Management from Gauhati University, Assam.
Contribution
- His publications have been featured in esteemed journals and magazines such as Decision (IIM-C), Management Review (IIM-B), Vikalpa (IIM-A), and Vision (MDI, Gurgaon).
- The management cases he developed are listed at Harvard Business Publishing, Boston, USA, and Ivey Publishing, Canada.
- You He was awarded the 2nd prize in the research paper competition organized by the All-India Management Association (AIMA) at MDI, Gurgaon in 1994.
- Received the 2nd runner-up prize in the global case writing competition organized by John Molson Business School, Concordia University, Canada in 2011.
- Again, he won the 2nd prize in the global case writing competition organized by John Molson Business School, Concordia University, Canada in 2012.
- Was honored with a ‘Certificate of Merit’ in the case writing competition organized by AIMA, New Delhi, in May 2024. Okay
- Won the 2nd prize in the global case writing competition organized by John Molson Business School, Concordia University, Canada in 2025.
Dr. Savita Lakkol
Teaching and Research in Accounting, Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and Financial Markets. Served academic and administrative roles at various Post Graduate Institutions and Universities. Accomplished publications in ranked and indexed journals. Authored book chapters, a book and book reviews.
Dr. Savita Lakkol
Professor, Kirloskar Institute of Management, Harihar
Expertise
Teaching and Research in Accounting, Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and Financial Markets
Experience
Served academic and administrative roles at various Post Graduate Institutions and Universities. Accomplished publications in ranked and indexed journals. Authored book chapters, a book and book reviews.
Education
- MBA in finance from Mangalore University and Ph.D. in Finance from Kuvempu University
Contribution
Facilitated MDPs on Finance for Non-Finance, Entrepreneurship Programs on developing financial analysis for B-Plan and Research workshops and FDPs.
Strategic Partners
Dr. Ajay Bakshi
Executive Coaching, Facilitation in Leadership Development offsites, Change Management, Leadership Development, Organization Development, Talent Management, Ex Search especially in the areas of M&A.
Dr. Ajay Bakshi
Managing Director – Metamorphosis Unlimited
Expertise
Executive Coaching, Facilitation in Leadership Development offsites, Change Management, Leadership Development, Organization Development, Talent Management, Ex Search especially in the areas of M&A.
Experience
Over 33 years of corporate and consulting experience, as a CHRO and Board Director in various organizations like Vodafone Global Services, Director HR, CHRO Prudential Global Solutions, Head HR & Global Head L&D Sterlite Technologies Limited. He has domain experience across Automotive, Oil and Energy, Metal and mining, in Manufacturing, BFSI, Telecom & FMCG.
Education
BE, MBA, PCC ICF USA, Ph.D. in Human Resources and Change Management. Mechanical Engineer from MIT Manipal. Master’s degree in business administration from Pune University. Has completed his PHD in Philosophy, specializing in Human Resources and Organizational Development from the California Public University. Dr. Ajay Bakshi has completed Honorary Doctorate, Executive Coaching in HR and Business Transformation from Brookfield International University USA. Jan 2023 – Feb 2024. He also has the degree of Doctor of Philosophy – PHD, Human Resource and Change Management from British National University of Queen Mary.
Experience
- Former HR and Business Transformation leader, CHRO & Board Director at Vodafone GCC.
- Director of HR for Prudential PLC.
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from ICF, USA.
- Fellow Member of the Institute of Directors.
- Empanelled Independent Board Director for the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.
Certifications and Coaching:
- Internationally certified to administer psychometric instruments such as Hogan Inventory, MBTI, DISC, OPQ 32.
- Certified Executive and Business Coach from the USA, having coached over 15 CEOs.
- Specializes in coaching Business Leaders at CXO and CHRO levels, and Women Leaders.
- Certified facilitator from NIS Sparta for Adventures in Attitudes and SPIN sales training modules.
- Certified facilitator from Old Mutual Business School, South Africa, and CODC from Symbiosis.
Facilitation and Training Experience:
- Over 100,000 hours facilitating interventions for Senior Leaders (CEO’s/CXO’s) and Middle Managers across UK, Europe, Asia, and India.
- Trained more than 100,000 professionals in leadership, strategy, conflict management, performance management, influencing skills, and high-impact communication skills.
Assessment and Development:
- Assessed over 15,000 senior leaders globally using tools like psychometric instruments, case studies, and competency-based interviews.
Awards and Recognitions:
- Multiple HR and coaching awards from Economic Times as Executive Coach and Change Leadership Advisory in 2020 & 2021.
- Recognized among the Top 100 Global Coaches by World HRD Congress in 2023.
- Recipient of several awards for HR leadership including:
- Economic Times Rising Star Leadership Award
- Atal Achievement Award
- Rastriya Padma Bhushan Samman from Human Rights Commission, India Chapter
- National Vice President Human Rights, India Chapter
- Top 50 Inspiring HR Leaders by Economic Times
- Award for Contributions on Leadership Development & Executive Coaching from White Page International
- House of Lords Award, London
- Global Achievers Summit at Said Business School, University of Oxford, UK
- HR Leadership Award by Business World
- HR Director of the Year by India Human Capital Summit, HT Mint, and CNBC.
- Led Vodafone Shared Services India to rank number 11 as Dream Companies to Work for in India.
Anand Verma
Strategic Leadership & Business Expansion, Workflow Automation & Digital Transformation, P&L & Global Operations Management, Client Relations & Strategic Partnerships
Anand Verma
Strategic Leadership & Business Expansion, Workflow Automation & Digital Transformation, P&L & Global Operations Management, Client Relations & Strategic Partnerships
Expertise
- Strategic Leadership & Business Expansion, Workflow Automation & Digital Transformation, P&L & Global Operations Management, Client Relations & Strategic Partnerships
Experience
- Over 24 years of experience in Business Process Management with roles at WNS and Foundever.
- Formerly led strategy, transformation, and consulting for WNS’ Shipping & Logistics business unit, scaling it from $14M to over $100M.
- Expertise in expanding businesses globally across North America, Europe, and APAC.
- Founder of ThoughtPartners, a BPO and consulting firm, and AiDocx, an AI-driven workflow automation company.
Education
- PGDBM from IIM
Experience
- Transformed operational efficiencies across industries through ThoughtPartners and AiDocx.
- Drove technology-driven solutions, analytics, and automation to scale operations profitably.
- Managed and expanded client relations and strategic partnerships across diverse sectors including Logistics, Telecom, Banking, IT, Manufacturing, and EdTech.
- Specializes in strategic leadership for global growth, market entry, AI-powered process optimization, and enterprise account management.
Mayank Trivedi
End to end Digital Transformation using next-gen core systems design, Value building through economization of digital services, Lean Six Sigma Master trainer and Consultant, Business Strategy Consultant, Customer delight strategy expert, Organization restructuring and transformation, Neuroscience based Leadership trainer, ICF-PCC, Executive & Business Coach.
Mayank Trivedi
Founder – Minerva Mind Consulting
Expertise
End to end Digital Transformation using next-gen core systems design, Value building through economization of digital services, Lean Six Sigma Master trainer and Consultant, Business Strategy Consultant, Customer delight strategy expert, Organization restructuring and transformation, Neuroscience based Leadership trainer, ICF-PCC, Executive & Business Coach.
Experience
Co-Founder of a Consulting firm that specializes in advisory of Digital Transformation using embedded technology, Lean Six Sigma Consulting, Process Discovery & Automation roadmap design, leveraging advanced analytics, AI/ML and RPA to drive operational efficiency and customer experience, Fractional COO/CQO roles, Leadership Coaching & Training and Mental Well-being workshops and coaching. Working as COO of a next gen Digital Transformation Consultancy.
Last role was Middle East and Africa Head of Operational Excellence for Amazon and prior to that VP-Business Excellence & Consulting for Inter-globe Technologies.
Education
B.Com (Hons.) with specialization in Finance and Statistics
Experience
- Advising and consulting globally on several multi-million projects associated with next-gen core systems design, digital transformation, embedded applications design, IoT integration, Process Discovery & Automation roadmap design, and customer engagement projects.
- Business Transformation Consulting experience in E-Commerce, B2B Retail, Aviation, BFIS, Transportation, Logistics, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Shipping (Port Authority Systems and Port Operations)
- Achieved savings of $150 million through Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects.
- Conducted over 6,000 hours of training in Lean, Six Sigma, Advanced statistical topics in Statistical Process Control, APQP, Business Strategy and Change Management.
- Unique expertise as an Executive coach for Quality Leaders, Lean Six Sigma MBB & BB, enabling them to become leaders within organizations.
- Executive Coach to CXO and N-1 and N-2 layers for large organizations within MENA with a measurable business impact.
- Created a one-of-its-kind 2-day Neuroscience and Behavioural Psychology-based Leadership Coaching and Training program that focuses on transforming leaders inside-out