Dr. Sayalee Gankar is the Provost of MIT Art, Design and Technology University, bringing extensive experience in academic leadership, institutional management and higher education policy advisory. She previously served as Vice Chancellor of D Y Patil University, Pune, and held academic leadership positions at MIT World Peace University, including Dean Academics and Dean of Management (PG Program). She also served as Director of MIT School of Management and MIT College of Management for over 14 years. Dr. Gankar has contributed to national and industry-level advisory bodies, including WICCI, SME Chamber of India and MCCIA. A recipient of several honours, including the Mother Teresa Award and Dronacharya Award, she has guided 12 PhD scholars in strategic management, entrepreneurship, human resources and organisational behaviour.