T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal has appointed Rajeev Kumra as the Director of the institute. He formally took charge on January, 2 2024. TAPMI is a constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), deemed to be university, as per the announcement.
Rajeev Kumra joins TAPMI from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIML), where he was the Dean for the Noida Campus (2018-20) and the Dean for International Relations. He is an academician with a track record as a teacher, researcher, trainer and consultant. Kumra is a recipient of nearly a dozen best faculty awards at IIM Lucknow and has taught at several international universities as well, as mentioned in the release.
“I am thrilled to embark on this exciting journey as the Director of TAPMI, an institution known for its commitment to excellence in management education and nurturing the next generation of business leaders,” Rajeev Kumra, said.
M D Venkatesh, vice-chancellor wished Dr. Rajeev Kumra the very best in his role at TAPMI. Madhu Veeraraghavan- pro vice-chancellor (MLHS) also expressed unwavering support for the new Director.
As per the release, Kumra has been honored with the title of ‘Best Faculty of IIM-Lucknow’ for an unprecedented eleven consecutive times, setting a record in India. Additionally, he has received titles such as ‘Best Faculty of IIM-Jammu,’ as well as recognition for ‘Best Elective,’ ‘Best Core Course,’ and ‘Best Marketing Elective,’ accumulating a total of 22 awards in the ‘Best Faculty’ category across various IIMs. He has taught in six countries abroad including Kelley Business School, USA; Kedge Business School, France; MIP Politecnico di Milano, Italy; American University of Dubai, Dubai.