LEAD College of Management (an autonomous institution in Palakkad, Kerala) is known for its experienced faculty and a strong mentorship culture. The college places a heavy emphasis on experiential learning, with a significant portion of its faculty holding PhDs.
The college is headed by Dr. Thomas George K., the Chairman and Director, who is noted for his long-standing experience in management education. The leadership and academic team includes:
Director: Dr. Thomas George K.
Director: Dr. Sreekanth Sreedharan
Dean (Accreditation): Prof. (Dr.) K. G. Viswanadhan
Dean (Quality Assurance): Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu R.
Associate Dean (Academic Affairs): Dr. Mohammad Irshad V. K.
Associate Dean (Student Affairs): Mr. Pramod V.
Deputy Director: Prof. Rajkishan S. S.
The teaching staff comprises a mix of academicians and industry experts. Key faculty members across departments include:
Operations and Business Analytics: Prof. (Dr.) R. Wranton Perez (Head)
HR: Dr. R. Sona (Head)
Marketing: Dr. Jith R. (Head)
Finance: Dr. Syamraj K. P. (Head)
General Management: Dr. Ranjith K. (Head)
Other Key Faculty: Prof. (Dr.) Chandrasekhar Ramankutty, Prof. (Dr.) Anbumani, Prof. (Dr.) Radhakrishnan, Dr. Sheena M. S. (Controller of Examinations), Dr. Balamourougane R., Dr. M. Dhanalakshmi, Dr. Raies Hamid, Dr. Sabina A. Nair, Dr. Lekshmi P., Dr. Archana P. V., Dr. Subashini Doraiswamy, and several other Assistant and Associate Professors.
Mentorship Program: A hallmark of the college is its mentor-student system, where each faculty member acts as a mentor for a small group of students (typically around 10–15 students), fostering a supportive, "family-like" environment.
Experiential Learning: Faculty focus on "learning by doing," utilizing case studies, practical projects, and industry-integrated activities rather than relying solely on traditional textbook methods.
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