Rajendra Srivastava new dean of Indian School of Business

Srivastava, fifth dean of ISB, is full professor of business in marketing and Novartis Chair Professor of Marketing Strategy and Innovation

Rajendra Srivastava has taken charge as the new dean of Indian School of Business (ISB) effective January 1, 2016. He succeeds Ajit Rangnekar, who served in the position since January 2009 and retired on December 31, 2015.

Srivastava, who is the fifth dean of ISB, is also full professor of business in marketing and Novartis Chair Professor of Marketing Strategy and Innovation.

Welcoming him, Adi Godrej, chairman of ISB board said appointment of Srivastava as the new dean of ISB marks a significant step towards ISB's mission of consolidating and strengthening its position as a world-class business school.

Srivastava has earlier worked as the provost and deputy president and LKC Distinguished Chair Professor of Marketing Strategy and International Business at the Singapore Management University.

His experience as an academic and administrator spans over 30 years as he held research chairs and senior management positions in the universities in North America and Europe as well.