Lloyd Business School : Ranking, Admissions 2026-27, Courses, Fees, Placements, Scholarship

The academic framework at Lloyd Business School (LBS) is driven by experienced academic administrators, doctorate professors, research scholars, and corporate practitioners spanning core management, analytics, supply chain, and business application domains.

1. Executive Leadership & Academic Direction

• Group Chairman: Mr. Manohar Thairani – Envisions corporate-aligned education and strategic institutional growth across the Lloyd Group of Institutions.

• Group Director: Prof. (Dr.) Vandana Arora Sethi – Oversees academic governance, research initiatives, corporate collaborations, and curriculum design across the institution.

• Director & Head of Institute: Prof. (Dr.) Satish Kumar Matta (Ph.D., PGDBM, MBA, M.Com) – Guides industry-oriented learning, university compliance (AKTU/CCSU), and corporate PGDM specializations.

• Dean: Dr. Ripudaman Gaur (Ph.D., MBA) – Oversees academic affairs, curriculum implementation, and student development.

• Dean (IQAC): Dr. Veena Grover (Ph.D., M.A. Economics) – Drives internal quality assurance, academic standards, and institutional accreditation processes.

2. Faculty Composition & Academic Departments

The teaching staff at LBS comprises full-time professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and area chairs structured into specialized academic departments:

Department of Business Analytics & Data Science

Focuses on data-driven decision-making, Python/R programming, predictive analytics, and business intelligence:

• Dr. Saumendra Mohanty – Professor & Area Chair (Business Analytics)

Department of Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Delivers domain expertise in warehouse management, procurement, and logistics operations in collaboration with corporate knowledge partners (e.g., Safexpress):

• Dr. Ghanshyam Sharma – Professor & Area Chair (Supply Chain Management)

Department of Human Resource Management & OB

Emphasizes organizational behavior, talent acquisition, strategic leadership, and HR analytics:

• Dr. Fehmina Khalique – Professor, Area Chair (HR/OB) & Head of Research

Department of Finance & BFSI

Covers corporate finance, investment banking, financial markets, risk management, and security analysis:

• Dr. Satish Kumar Matta – Professor & Area Chair (Finance)

• Dr. Mohd Raagib Shakeel – Assistant Professor (Ph.D. Finance)

Department of Marketing & International Business

Focuses on brand management, digital marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and cross-border trade:

• Prof. (Dr.) Krity Gulati – Professor & Area Chair (Marketing/IB)

Department of General Management, Economics & Law

Covers business ethics, managerial economics, legal frameworks, and human values:

• Dr. Nakshatresh Kaushik – Associate Professor & Area Chair (Economics, Law & Ethics)

• Dr. Vandana Pareek – Associate Professor & HOD (MBA)

• Dr. Shilpi Sarna – Professor & HOD (Undergraduate Programs)

3. Professors of Practice & Corporate Visiting Experts

To ensure real-world corporate relevance, LBS invites industry practitioners who serve as Professors of Practice and technical consultants:

• Mr. Atul Kumar Singh – Professor of Practice (PGDM)

• Mr. Ajeetab Kotwal – Professor of Practice (MBA)

• Corporate Advisors & Adjunct Speakers: Includes senior executives and consultants from companies such as IBM, BHEL, CarDekho, Geodis, and Kohler.

4. Teaching Methodology & Mentorship

• Interactive Pedagogy: Instructors use a blended teaching methodology combining case studies, business simulations, audio-visual presentations, and live group projects.

• Faculty Mentorship Program: Each student is assigned a dedicated faculty mentor who provides academic advice, monitors continuous progress, and helps prepare for corporate internships.

• Research & MDPs: Faculty members regularly publish in UGC-CARE and Scopus-indexed journals, organize national academic conferences, and conduct Management Development Programs (MDPs).