The academic leadership and core faculty team at the Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM) comprise experienced academicians, corporate veterans, and researchers from top-tier institutions like IIMs, IITs, and global universities.
Dr. R. Priya: Director – MBA Program
Dr. Mahendra Narayan More / Dr. Manish Godse: Program and Institute Directors managing specialized tracks like PGDM
Dr. Rajasshrie Pillai: Dean of Research & Development and Director of International Relations.
PIBM’s academic structure is divided into core specializations managed by experienced Department Heads (HODs) and professors:
Marketing: Led by Dr. Mahesh Singh (HOD - Marketing) alongside senior professors specializing in retail, consumer behavior, and sales management.
Finance: Includes chartered accountants (CA), financial analysts (CFA), and senior faculty members specializing in corporate finance, financial modeling, and investment banking.
Human Resources: Co-led by experienced professors specializing in organizational behavior, HR analytics, and industrial relations.
Business Analytics: Led by Dr. Abhijeet Lele (HOD - Business Analytics), focusing on data-driven decision-making, Python, and business intelligence tools.
General Management & Strategy: Headed by seasoned educators like Dr. Abhishek Srivastava, focusing on macroeconomics, corporate strategy, and business ethics.
A defining characteristic of PIBM's faculty framework is the integration of corporate interface leaders. Alongside core doctorate faculty members, the institute regularly features:
Visiting Corporate Faculty: Senior executives, CXOs, and Vice Presidents from multinational corporations who conduct masterclasses, mentorship sessions, and live case study discussions.
Aptitude & Skill Trainers: Dedicated trainers who groom students in communication, logical reasoning, and domain-specific technical certifications (such as Six Sigma, SAP, and Bloomberg Terminal operations).
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