Professor RT Krishnan becomes the new Director of IIM Bangalore

Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan took charge as the director of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) on 20 July.

Earlier, Professor Krishnan had served as the director of IIM Indore and is known as a leader on the management of innovation, a state from IIMB said.

“We are delighted to have Professor Rishikesha Krishnan as IIMB’s Director. As a well-regarded faculty member of IIMB and a proven administrator during his term as Director of IIM Indore, Professor RT Krishnan combines academic and administrative excellence,” said the chairperson of the Board of Governors of IIMB.

“Under his leadership, IIM Bangalore is sure to set impressive standards in innovation and technology,” the chairperson added.

Regarding his appointment to the coveted position, Professor Krishnan said, “It is an extraordinary privilege to lead India’s best management institution, IIM Bangalore, at this most challenging time when there is an opportunity to redefine management education.”

Professor Krishnan averred that one of the priorities for the institute was to enhance impact. In this regard, he mentioned several platforms, such as engaged digital learning through Massive Open Online Courses, and the brilliant research ability of its faculty that can allow the institute to meet its target.

Professor Raghuram, the retiring director of IIMB, congratulated Professor Krishnan, saying that the institute is sure to earn from his knowledge and administrative skills.