Dr. Ganesh Rao is an accomplished management educator, academic leader and industry professional, currently serving as Group Advisor – Management Program at Pimpri Chinchwad University and Director of Pune Business School. He holds an MBA from Pune University and a Ph.D. in Management, awarded in 1999 under the guidance of Dr. P. C. Shejwalkar. Dr. Rao brings over two decades of corporate experience with leading organisations including Bajaj Auto, the Garware Group and Mitcon Consulting, where he last served as Vice President – Marketing. He has also spent over 17 years in management education and academic leadership, serving as Director at institutions including IIMS Pune and Mitcon Pune. An active professional leader, he has held key positions in Rotary and AIMS. Since 2019, he has served on the AIMS National Board and currently serves as Vice President – West India.