IIM Board appoints Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan as IIM Bangalore's new director

Kolkata: The Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has named Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan as Director of the premier management school. He will assume office on July 31, following the superannuation of the present Director, Professor G. Raghuram.
Professor R.T. Krishnan has served as Director of IIM Indore and is known as a thought leader in the management of innovation.

Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIM Bangalore, said: “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. Under his leadership, IIM Bangalore is sure to set impressive standards in innovation and technology. I would like to thank Professor G. Raghuram for leading the institute in times of tremendous change, such as the passing of the IIM Act.”

Responding to the announcement, Professor RT 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 re-define management education.”