Placements
Associate Professor
Ph.D., MBA, LL.B., UGC-NET (Management)
Dr. Nitin Tabib brings over three decades of diverse professional experience spanning entrepreneurship, consulting, academia, and corporate leadership. He has worked with leading global organizations including IBM, Siemens, and Ernst & Young, managing strategic clients across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. His extensive industry exposure enables him to bridge the gap between theory and practice, enriching classroom learning with real-world business insights.
Prior to joining DMTIMS, Dr. Tabib served as a visiting faculty member at reputed management institutes, including NMIMS and IBS, for more than 13 years. His teaching expertise lies in Business Marketing, Sales Management, Services Marketing, and Information Technology. He also advises small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on business strategy, growth, and market expansion initiatives.
An author and researcher, Dr. Tabib has published books on management and entrepreneurship, including Screw The Bulb and Startup FCKD. His research work has been published in nationally and internationally recognized academic journals. Beyond academics, he is passionate about creative writing and music composition in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
As a mentor, Dr. Tabib is committed to nurturing industry-ready management professionals by fostering leadership, critical thinking, and professional excellence. His guiding philosophy is: “From Corporate to Classroom, and from Classroom to Boardroom.”
Areas of Interest: Marketing & Sales Management, Services Marketing, Business Marketing
MBA (Finance)
Assistant Professor Enhances the faculty pool with specialized domain knowledge and mentoring support.
M.Com , M.F.M
Finance & Management Expert | Educator Prof. Shah is a seasoned educator with 20+ years of experience in finance and management. Her passion for teaching and practical approach empower students to become future leaders. She fosters a collaborative learning environment where students can explore complex topics with confidence.
M.B.A (HR)
HR Expert | Trainer | Educator Kimliann Saunders boasts a Master’s degree in HR (MBA) and over 15 years of experience in senior HR and training roles across various industries. She excels in developing students and professionals through effective training methods and brings a wealth of real-world knowledge to the classroom.
MBA (Marketing)
Krupal Sawe brings over 23 years of experience from the corporate world, specializing in customer relationship management, sales, and marketing. Leveraging his extensive knowledge, he is passionate about empowering individuals through education.
Ph.D, MBA, BA, Dip.T&D
Dr. Alpha Lokhande, a Ph.D. in Management with 14+ years of academic experience, is an Associate Professor at Indira Institute of Business Management. Her expertise lies in Human Resource Management and General Management. Dr. Lokhande brings industry experience through corporate training (e.g., General Mills) and government organizations. A prolific author (34+ papers, 2 books, 1 patent), she is a visiting faculty at prestigious institutions. Dr. Lokhande’s teaching emphasizes practical learning through conferences, seminars, and industrial visits.
Ph.D, M.Phil, MBA, MA, B.Com
Dr. Neha Sharma, a multi-disciplinary scholar with a Ph.D. in IPR, excels in research and teaching (13+ years) at HNB Garhwal University and Mumbai University. Her expertise spans International Business, IPR, and HRM. Dr. Sharma has published a book and research papers in reputed national and international journals. Her teaching passion covers International Business, IPR, Project Management, Digital Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and HRM.
Ph.D, MBA, PGDM, MA, B.Com
An academic leader, researcher, consultant, and marketing professional with over 25 years of combined corporate and academic experience.
He currently contributes to management education through leadership roles in academic administration, research promotion, curriculum development, innovation initiatives, faculty mentoring, and industry-academia collaboration. His experience spans HOD responsibilities, AICTE-approved PGDM coordination, accreditation support, admissions, placements, executive education, and international academic partnerships.
Prior to academia, he held senior leadership roles in marketing, branding, and business development with organizations including Yokohama Off Highway Tires, Kohler, NRB Bearings, and WAM India.
Dr. Mandal’s research interests include Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Neuromarketing, Strategic Branding, B2B Marketing, and Behavioural Economics. He has published extensively in SCOPUS, ABDC, UGC CARE, and peer-reviewed journals, authored and edited books, filed patents, and guided doctoral scholars.
His professional mission is to bridge industry and academia by fostering innovation, research excellence, employability, and institutional growth.
Linkedin: @pinakimandal
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ORCID: 0009-0000-4158-6755
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., M.M.S, B.Pharm
Dr. Lalitkumar Bhole is a professor of Marketing and Sales management, distinguished academician and management consultant with over 18 years of dual-domain experience in the academics and industry. He has special contribution with respect to bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical industry application of the concepts in his domain.
He has obtained his doctorate in commerce and management- super core specialty in pharmaceutical sales, and has proven track record in brand planning and the strategic launch of pharmaceutical products. He is also corporate trainer specializes in creating high-impact technical communications and conducting comprehensive medical product training for field sales managers.
He has authored of over 27 research papers published in esteemed National and International journals and conference proceedings. He is dedicated educator focused on developing the next generation of marketing leaders through a blend of case-based learning and industry insights.
Dr. Bhole believes in a data-driven approach to the marketing, utilizing his background in Pharmaceutical marketing and Management to provide a 360-degree perspective on brand communications and sales promotion to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
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ORCID
M.M.S., UGC-SET (MAH)
A Certified Market Professional by NSE having a Corporate experience of 5 years and teaching experience of 6 years.
CA- ATC, M.Com, UGC – NET, SET
With over 10 years of combined academic and industry experience in finance, accounting, and management education. He holds a PhD in Business Policy and Administration from the University of Mumbai, with a thesis on financial literacy and its impact on financial planning among teachers at colleges and professional institutes. He also holds a Master’s in Management (Finance), an Masters of Commerce in Accountancy, a B.Com, and is CA-ATC qualified (ICAI), UGC-NET and MH-SET certified in Commerce.
His postgraduate teaching portfolio spans Strategic Financial Management, Derivatives and Risk Management, Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management, Financial Markets and Institutions, Corporate Valuation and M&A, Operations Research, Cost and Management Accounting, Strategic Cost Management, and Project Management.
His research interests include Financial Literacy, Personal Finance and Financial Planning, Investment Behaviour, Behavioural Finance, Derivatives and Risk Management, Corporate Finance, and Gender Disparities in Financial Decision-Making. He has authored seven peer-reviewed journal articles, co-authored two books on Treasury Management (Vipul Prakashan), and presented at national and international research conferences.
Before his academic career, he held roles as Accounts Manager at KDA & Associates and Senior Article Assistant at Yatin S. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, where he gained substantial industry experience in audits, tax compliance, credit assessment, and financial reporting.
Linkedin: @drnikhilshirsat
MBA , BBM
Prof. Aji John is an academician with around two decades of industry experience in the banking sector and education sector. He has handled various positions in his academic career and has the ability to perform various HR & Administrative activities.
MBA (HR & Marketing)
Having 12 years of corporate and academic experience. She aspires to be a versatile educator and likes working in inter-disciplinary areas. Her teaching interests involve courses on OB, HR, and general management.
MBA
Author, academician, research scholar and trainer, Dr. Monica Khanna has around twenty five years of experience in the field of academics as well as in journalism and business. She has been a panel member and resource person for Indiannica Learning for conducting workshops for school teachers across India and is currently a resource person for Eupheus Learning. She has been associated with many esteemed Institutions..
Dr. Susen Varghese is a distinguished academic leader with over 27 years of experience driving institutional excellence, academic transformation, and strategic growth across leading business schools. Renowned for her contributions to institution building, academic governance, and curriculum innovation, she has successfully led higher education institutions through periods of significant expansion, accreditation achievement, and internationalization.
Her expertise spans accreditation readiness and quality assurance, including AICTE, NBA and ACBSP standards. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong track record in scaling institutions from single-program offerings to diversified academic portfolios, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and establishing impactful global academic partnerships.
As the Institute Director Dr. Susen has overseen the end-to-end management of AICTE-approved PGDM programs, driving substantial growth in student enrolment, faculty development, placement outcomes, and academic quality. She has championed the integration of Industry 5.0 competencies into management education through innovative curricula embedded with professional certifications and experiential learning opportunities. Under her leadership, institutions have earned prestigious national rankings and recognition, including the Outstanding Director in Education Award (2025).
Dr. Susen is passionate about fostering academic excellence through accreditation-driven quality frameworks, international collaborations, and transformative educational strategies. Her vision is to contribute meaningfully to the region’s ambition of developing globally competitive, future-ready institutions. She has also contributed to academic research with her publications in Scopus, UGC Care and EBSCO listed national and international journals with books on Employee Value Proposition and HR Psychometric tests.