Prof. Himanshu Rai reappointed as the director of IIM Indore for the second term

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IIM Indore) Board of Governors (BoG) has announced the reappointment of Prof. Himanshu Rai as the Director of the institute, extending his tenure for another five years. «We are delighted to announce the continuation of Prof.

Himanshu Rai's remarkable journey with IIM Indore. His visionary approach and unwavering dedication have played a pivotal role in elevating the institute's stature, and we are eager to witness even greater heights of success under his leadership,» said MM Murugappan, Chairman of IIM Indore's Board of Governors. Prof.

Himanshu Rai emphasised his vision to take IIM Indore to new horizons through innovative initiatives and transformative endeavours. «I envision an IIM Indore that continues to be a trailblazer in academia, nurturing not only exceptional leaders but also responsible global citizens», he said. Under Prof.

Rai, IIM Indore has achieved international accreditations, including the re-accreditation of AMBA, and getting the AACSB accreditation in 2019, and the re-accreditation from EQUIS in 2023. Introducing ANVESHAN, the Centre of Excellence, Prof. Rai focused on training political leaders for urban sanitation and waste management, alongside impactful programs in public policy and change management.