The Indian Institute of Management Kashipur has appointed Prof Neeraj Dwivedi as its new Director. A seasoned academic and strategist, Prof Dwivedi brings over 25 years of diverse experience across education, leadership, and industry.
An IIM Lucknow Fellow in Strategic Management, he also holds an MTech from IIT Kharagpur and a BTech from GB Pant University, Pantnagar. Before joining IIM Kashipur, he was a senior faculty member at IIM Lucknow, where he held several key roles including Dean, Chairperson of PG Programmes, and Board Member.
Prof Dwivedi played a critical role in IIM Lucknow’s AACSB accreditation journey and was the national convener of CAT 2017, overseeing one of the country’s most challenging exams.
His career spans institutions like IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore, and AIT Thailand, along with a strong corporate background, having worked with organisations such as NTPC, ONGC, Indian Oil, Samsung, McKinsey & Co., and Tata Play.
Renowned for his expertise in strategy, M&A, and governance, Prof Dwivedi has won multiple national and international awards for research and teaching. His M&A elective was twice voted the best strategy course at IIM Lucknow.
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Sharing his vision for the institute, he said, “IIM Kashipur is poised for transformation. My goal is to build a forward-looking, tech-driven, multi-disciplinary institution with a strong global presence and a reputation for academic excellence.”
With this appointment, IIM Kashipur aims to accelerate its growth trajectory under a future-focused leadership.
