Prof. Himanshu Rai Reappointed as the Director for the Second Term

The Indian Institute of Management Indore (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. The Chairman of BoG, Mr. M M Murugappan, shared the joyous news, expressing his confidence in Prof. Rai’s exceptional leadership and remarkable contributions to IIMI. Prof. Rai’s tenure will now be till December 31, 2028.

“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 Mr. Murugappan, Chairman of IIM Indore’s Board of Governors. Prof. Rai’s transformative leadership has set IIM Indore on a path of excellence, inspiring generations of future leaders and solidifying its position as an example of academic brilliance. With this reappointment, we reaffirm our trust in Prof. Rai’s vision and eagerly anticipate an even brighter future for IIM Indore, he added.

Prof. Himanshu Rai extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Board of Governors, the Ministry of Education, the dedicated faculty, the hardworking staff, and the brilliant students for their unwavering support and trust in his leadership. “It is an immense honor to be reappointed as the Director of IIM Indore. I am sincerely touched by the unwavering trust placed in me, and I am committed to steering this esteemed institution towards even greater heights of excellence”, expressed Prof. Rai. With a renewed sense of purpose and determination, Prof. Rai emphasized his vision to take IIM Indore to new horizons through innovative initiatives and transformative endeavors. “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. Prof. Rai’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking learning environment promises to open doors to limitless opportunities for the institute’s students and stakeholders.

Prof. Rai’s reappointment as the Director of IIM Indore marks a new phase of growth and development for the institute. Under his leadership, IIM Indore will continue to make significant contributions to the field of management education and remain a beacon of excellence for years to come