Varun Nagaraj
Dean, SPJIMR
"Advancing wise innovation is our North Star. We believe that we must harness technology and innovate to create meaningful impact. True innovation must be responsible, inclusive, and serve a larger purpose with a focus on the three Ps—people, planet, and profit—to ensure sustainability, long-term value, and positive societal impact. At SPJIMR, our goal is to nurture future leaders who balance business success with ethical responsibility."
Thought leadership
Perspectives on AI in teaching
Dean Varun Nagaraj speaks at the plenary session themed 'Leveraging AI in Indian B-Schools: Current State, Future Outlook' at the 15th Indian Management Conclave (IMC 2025).
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August 21, 2025
Top 3 challenges in management education
India’s top B-schools thrive, but many others risk irrelevance with falling admissions and weak opportunities
June 06, 2025
Preparing future leaders for a sustainable tomorrow
As climate change becomes an urgent global concern, the adoption of institutional...
April 14, 2025
Beyond degrees: Building future-ready business leaders
Success now depends on curiosity, resilience, problem-framing, and global leadership
January 04, 2025
Sustainability and ethical leadership: Preparing future CEOs
Business leadership requires a balance between profit and purpose, with a focus on ethics and sustainability.
Podcasts
Dr. Varun Nagaraj on changing MBA landscape, placements, selection criteria
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