Dr. Srini R Iyengar

Professor, Strategist & Thought Leader

Distinguished academician with 20+ years of expertise in strategic management, business innovation, and leadership. Former Director of JBIMS. TEDx speaker, consultant, and mentor to emerging talent.

Meet Dr. Iyengar

A visionary leader in management education with a passion for bridging academic theory and real-world practice. Dr. Iyengar's career spans two decades of teaching, research, consulting, and institutional leadership.

His approach combines rigorous scholarship with practical insight, mentoring emerging professionals and organisations to navigate complexity and drive sustainable growth.

Beyond the boardroom, he is an active voice in public discourse—a TEDx speaker, published researcher, and thought partner to leading institutions and corporations.

About

Dr. Srinivasan R. Iyengar is a distinguished academician, consultant, and thought leader with significant contributions to management and business education. As Professor and Former Director at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai, he has shaped institutional excellence and driven industry relevance.

His research interests span strategic management, consumer behaviour, business innovation, and corporate governance. With a Ph.D. in Consumer Shopping Behaviour and an MBA in Marketing, Dr. Iyengar bridges academic rigour with practical application, mentoring the next generation of business leaders.

Beyond the classroom, he is an active consultant, TEDx speaker, and corporate trainer, bringing cutting-edge insights to leading organisations. His work focuses on the intersection of strategy, innovation, and sustainable business practices.

Key Highlights

Current Role
Professor, JBIMS

Previous Role
Director, JBIMS (2021–2024)

PhD Students Guided
16 Doctoral Researchers

Patents Registered
4 Patents

Specialization
Strategic Management, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Management

Designing business strategies that align organisational goals with market opportunities. Deep expertise in competitive positioning and long-term value creation.

Consumer Behaviour & Market Research

Understanding consumer decision-making processes, market dynamics, and research methodologies. Particularly strong in retail and emerging market contexts.

Leadership & Organisational Development

Building high-performance cultures, executive coaching, and organisational transformation. Focus on ethical leadership and stakeholder alignment.

Business Innovation

Driving innovation through strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and new business model development in rapidly evolving markets.

Corporate Governance

Frameworks for ethical decision-making, compliance, and sustainable corporate practices. Board advisory and governance structuring.

Teaching & Mentoring

Designing curriculum, building academic programmes, and mentoring emerging researchers and professionals. Committed to bridging theory and practice.

Awards & Recognition

Rajiv Gandhi Best Teacher Award

Recognised for outstanding contributions to teaching and education at the national level

Best Teacher Award – Retail Management

For exceptional teaching excellence in strategic retail management

Vidhya Saraswathi Puraskar – Best Teacher Award

Honouring outstanding pedagogical contributions to business education

Education Excellence Award 2022

Recognition for advancing educational standards and institutional excellence

Alumni Achievers Award

Awarded by IIM Nagpur for career impact and thought leadership

Published Research & Patents

4 patents registered; numerous publications in national and international journals

In The News

April 2026 (Upcoming)

Co-Authoring Book on Sustainability & ESG Strategy

Co-writing a comprehensive book with Professor Jacqueline Mundkur on sustainability and ESG strategy for modern organisations. Expected release April 2026.

Book Sustainability Featured

Recent

RAI Leadership Forum Participation

Honoured to contribute to the RAI Leadership Forum, discussing contemporary leadership challenges and emerging business paradigms in India.

Speaking Leadership

Recent

Video Interview on Business Strategy & Innovation

In-depth discussion on strategic management and innovation in the Indian business context. Insights on bridging academic theory with practical application.

Video Interview

Recent

YouTube: Leadership & Organisational Excellence

Video featuring perspectives on building high-performance cultures and developing organisational excellence in Indian enterprises.

Video Leadership

Recent

Contributing to Business & Education Discussions

Engaged in meaningful conversations on the evolving intersection of business practice and management education.

Discussion Education

Recent

Featured in Academic Integrity & EdTech Discourse

Contributing to important conversations around academic integrity, technology in education, and the future of learning.