IIM Bangalore gets new director in professor Rishikesha T Krishnan

NEW DELHI: 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.
Krishnan has served as director of IIM Indore and is known as a thought leader on the management of innovation.
Dr Devi Shetty, chairperson, Board of Governors, IIM Bangalore, said: “We are delighted to have professor Rishikesha Krishnan as IIMB’s Director.As a well-regarded faculty member of IIMB and a proven administrator during his term as director of IIM Indore, Professor R T 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.”
On the announcement 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.”
Congratulating Krishnan on his appointment, Raghuram said: “I am certain that IIMB will benefit from his excellent scholarship, and administrative and people skills. It is great that we will have the opportunity to work together, over the next four months, to ensure a smooth transition. I am particularly delighted, on a personal note, to be handing over office to my former student.”