: Great Lakes Institute of Management Thursday said renowned US-based management academician Suresh Ramanathan had been appointed as its new Dean.
Ramanathan succeeds Founder-Dean Bala V Balachandran, a Padma Shri awardee, who would continue to be the Chairman and Dean Emeritus of the institute.
Ramanathan among his rich academic experience had served Booth School of Business at University of Chicago and Mays School of Business Texas.
An alumni of IIM Calcutta, Ramanathan received his Ph.D from Stern School of Business at New York University. He is a leading academic expert on consumer emotions and motivation.
"As we set out on our next stage of growth and transformation, Dr Suresh Ramanathan is the right person to lead us with his impeccable academic credentials...," Balachandran said.
The board is confident that Dr Ramanathan would help Great Lakes reach greater heights maintaining its focus on academic excellence with business relevance, he added.
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