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Economic Times
30-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Alok Kumar Rai takes charge as IIM Calcutta director
Indian Institute of Management--Calcutta has appointed Alok Kumar Rai as its new director. Rai was earlier the vice-chancellor of the University of Lucknow. 'On behalf of the board of governors of IIM Calcutta and the entire IIM Calcutta community, it is my privilege to welcome Alok Kumar Rai as our next director," Shrikrishna Kulkarni, chairperson, IIM Calcutta board of governors, said. "He comes to IIM Calcutta with a strong commitment to academic and research excellence, infrastructure development and good governance," Kulkarni said. IIM Calcutta was founded in 1961 as an institute offering management education and research. "As Indian academia strives for greater global impact in a world where the advent of AI is causing paradigm shifts, we look forward to Rai's leadership in guiding the institute through its next phase of growth," said Kulkarni. Rai takes over from professor Saibal Chattopadhyay, who earlier served as the director-in-charge during the transition period. "IIM Calcutta welcomed Alok Kumar Rai as the director of IIM Calcutta today," stated the institute release. The release said Rai emphasises upon five "I"s--integration, innovation, inclusion, internationalisation and Indianness--as the road ahead for IIM Calcutta.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Alok Kumar Rai takes charge as IIM Calcutta director
Indian Institute of Management--Calcutta has appointed Alok Kumar Rai as its new director. Rai was earlier the vice-chancellor of the University of Lucknow . 'On behalf of the board of governors of IIM Calcutta and the entire IIM Calcutta community, it is my privilege to welcome Alok Kumar Rai as our next director," Shrikrishna Kulkarni, chairperson, IIM Calcutta board of governors, said. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category PGDM MCA Finance Product Management Data Analytics Project Management healthcare others Others Artificial Intelligence Public Policy Degree Management Data Science Technology Digital Marketing Leadership Cybersecurity Data Science MBA CXO Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details "He comes to IIM Calcutta with a strong commitment to academic and research excellence, infrastructure development and good governance," Kulkarni said. IIM Calcutta was founded in 1961 as an institute offering management education and research. "As Indian academia strives for greater global impact in a world where the advent of AI is causing paradigm shifts, we look forward to Rai's leadership in guiding the institute through its next phase of growth," said Kulkarni. Rai takes over from professor Saibal Chattopadhyay, who earlier served as the director-in-charge during the transition period. Live Events "IIM Calcutta welcomed Alok Kumar Rai as the director of IIM Calcutta today," stated the institute release. The release said Rai emphasises upon five "I"s--integration, innovation, inclusion, internationalisation and Indianness--as the road ahead for IIM Calcutta.
Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Dr Alok Kumar Rai takes charge as IIM Calcutta Director
Dr Alok Kumar Rai on Wednesday officially took over as the new Director of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta on Wednesday, becoming the fourth person to hold the post in the last three years. The appointment was announced by Shrikrishna Kulkarni, Chairperson of the IIM Calcutta Board of Governors. 'On behalf of the Board of Governors of IIM Calcutta and the entire IIM Calcutta community, it is my privilege to welcome Dr Alok Kumar Rai as our next Director,' Kulkarni said. 'As the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lucknow, he comes to IIM Calcutta with a strong commitment to academic and research excellence, infrastructure development and good governance.' Dr Rai began his academic career as a professor at Banaras Hindu University (BHU). During his tenure as Vice-Chancellor, Lucknow University had become the first institution in the state of Uttar Pradesh to receive an A++ grade accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). In this position, he succeeds Professor Saibal Chattopadhyay, who had been the acting director-in-charge since January 2024. The statement said, 'The Institute looks forward to his leadership in steering IIM Calcutta through its next phase of growth, especially in an era of global transformation and AI-driven change.' The appointment of Rai marks a return to full-time leadership at the premier business school after months of interim arrangements. The institute's first woman director, Anju Seth, resigned in March 2021, three years into her five-year term. Her successor, Uttam Kumar Sarkar, stepped down in August 2023 after a little over two years. In November 2023, Professor Sahadeb Sarkar was appointed director-in-charge but exited in January 2024. Since then, Professor Saibal Chattopadhyay had been serving as the acting director while the process to appoint a regular director was underway.
India Today
30-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Former Lucknow University VC Alok Kumar Rai becomes IIM Calcutta director
Dr. Alok Kumar Rai officially assumes charge as the new director of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta today at 12:30 pm. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Rai was serving as Vice Chancellor of the University of Lucknow. He succeeds Professor Saibal Chattopadhyay, who had earlier helmed the Calcutta has been functioning without a regular full-term director for nearly two years. Dr. Rai's appointment comes at a time when the institute is navigating a sensitive phase, following the recent arrest of a second-year student in a rape academic with a strong background in management studies, Dr. Rai began his career as a professor at Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Over the years, he has contributed to several key committees and advisory panels. His tenure at Lucknow University was marked by significant achievements, including the institution becoming the first in Uttar Pradesh to secure an A++ grade accreditation from NAAC. Under his leadership, the university also earned the prestigious Category-I status from the UGC and was ranked 32nd among State Public Universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).Meanwhile, IIM Calcutta has also partnered with Imarticus Learning to introduce a new executive programme in Private Equity and Venture Capital. Targeted at finance professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs, the seven-month live online course will integrate academic learning with practical insights from the institute's faculty as well as industry curriculum will explore both foundational and advanced aspects of private equity and venture capital, including deal sourcing, valuation, fundraising, portfolio management, financial modelling, and exit strategies. With an emphasis on current trends, the programme will also address digital innovations and regulatory frameworks shaping the investment ecosystem, according to a press release.- Ends
Indian Express
29-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Alok Kumar Rai to assume charge as IIM-Calcutta's director on July 30
Dr Alok Kumar Rai will take charge as director of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta on July 30 at 12:30 PM. Rai was previously the vice chancellor of the University of Lucknow. Before Rai, professor Saibal Chattopadhyay was the director of the Institute. The IIM-Calcutta did not have a regular full-term director for nearly two years. The appointment of a full-time director comes in the wake of the arrest of a second-year student in a rape case. Before becoming the Vice-Chancellor of Lucknow University, Rai was a management professor at Banaras Hindu University (BHU). He also held several positions on various high-level committees and panels. Under Rai's leadership, Lucknow University became the first university in Uttar Pradesh to receive an A++ grade accreditation from NAAC. Additionally, it was granted Category-I status by the UGC and ranked among the top 100 institutions in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), achieving 32nd place among State Public Universities. Additionally, the IIM Calcutta and ed-tech platform Imarticus Learning have announced the launch of an executive programme in Private Equity and Venture Capital. The course is designed for finance professionals and entrepreneurs. The seven-month live online programme will blend academic theory with real-world insights from IIM Calcutta's finance faculty and seasoned private equity and venture capital veterans. This course will help finance professionals and entrepreneurs navigate the changing investment landscape. The programme will have core and advanced topics, including deal sourcing, valuation, financial modelling, fundraising, portfolio management, and exit strategies. Keeping pace with the evolving trends, the curriculum will cover the entire investment cycle with digital and regulatory aspects, stated the press release.
