Prof. RT Krishnan takes charge as director of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Bengaluru: Prof. Rishikesha Krishnan has taken charge as director of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore today, following the superannuation of Prof. G Raghuram, said a statement issued today.

Prof. Krishnan has served as director of IIM Indore previously, and is known as a thought leader on the management of innovation.

“As a well-regarded faculty member of IIMB and a proven administrator during his term as director of IIM Indore, Prof. RT Krishnan combines academic and administrative excellence. Under his leadership, IIM Bangalore is sure to set impressive standards in innovation and technology,” said Dr. Devi Shetty, chairperson, board of governors, IIM Bangalore.


“It is an extraordinary privilege to lead IIM Bangalore at this most challenging time when there is an opportunity to re-define management education,” said Prof. Krishnan.

Emphasising that an important priority for IIMB is to further enhance impact, he listed the multiple platforms, such as engaged digital learning through MOOCs and the outstanding research capabilities of its faculty that can enable the school to achieve its vision.