<h3 data-section-id="1gysl13" data-start="0" data-end="18"><strong>Nature of Work:</strong></h3>
<p data-start="20" data-end="382">I began my journey as the Founder Dean of <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline">Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development &amp; Research</span>, where I played a pivotal role in establishing the institute from inception. My responsibilities included finalisation of the campus property, securing AICTE approvals, and laying the institutional foundation through the development of systems, processes, and governance frameworks.</p>
<p data-start="384" data-end="757">The role encompassed recruitment of faculty and staff, student admissions, academic planning and delivery, branding and institutional positioning, faculty capability building, industry engagement, collaborations, establishment of prototype laboratories and incubation centres, placements, alumni relations, and the overall strategic growth and development of the institute.</p>
<p data-start="759" data-end="1130">In addition, I was responsible for driving student success initiatives, overseeing operational and administrative functions, facilitating Management Development Programmes (MDPs) and executive education initiatives, and supporting the implementation of innovative institutional practices aimed at academic excellence, organisational effectiveness, and sustainable growth.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="w8l8nb" data-start="1132" data-end="1154"><strong>Reason for Leaving:</strong></h3>
<p data-start="1156" data-end="1601" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">The decision to move on was primarily influenced by the opportunity to assume the position of Pro-Vice Chancellor at <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline">Vijaybhoomi University</span>. The role represented a significant transition from leading a single management institution to contributing within a university ecosystem, thereby offering broader leadership responsibilities, enhanced professional growth, and exposure to a dynamic and diverse higher education environment.</p>