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Dr. B. Vijaypal Reddy
Chairman
More than two decades ago Dr. B. Vijaypal Reddy, a pediatrician by profession, had the strong vision of making education relevant and accessible to all. Since then he has been steering the group in the direction of making education significant. Dr. Vijaypal Reddy has been recognized for making an outstanding contribution to the advancement of Higher education systems by Skilltree’s Education Evangelists of India.
Dr. B. Poornima Reddy
Managing Director
Dr. B. Poornima Reddy has been the pillar of ABBSSM since the inception. She has ensured that the institution is academically ahead of its time, while staying attuned with the industry requirements. With her strong vision, the institution has achieved several accreditations globally and nationally under her guidance. She plays a key role in forging long-term industry collaborations at ABBS. She has been conferred with an honorary Doctorate in Education in 2018.
Dr. Madhumita Chatterji
Director
A distinguished academic leader with over three decades of experience in management education. She has earlier served as Director of JAGSOM (formerly IFIM Business School) and as CEO and Board Member of Ants Consulting. An expert in Organisational Behaviour and HRM, her work covers CSR, Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, Spirituality in Management, and Cross-Cultural Management.
She has taught internationally, authored several books, published extensively, and contributes to global research networks on peace, sustainability, and disaster risk reduction. Dr. Chatterji has completed advanced programs at Oxford University and Harvard Business School and serves on prestigious international advisory boards including the European SPES Institute, SAADRI, IDRiM Society, and ANSO DRR (Chinese Academy of Sciences).
She has been honoured with multiple awards for institution building and excellence in service and is widely recognised for her contributions to ethical leadership and inclusive management education.
Dr D. M. Mahishi
Academic Advisor
Dr D. M. Mahishi is a seasoned specialist in the field of genetics, with over twenty years of academic experience behind him. He holds an MSc and a PhD and is a renowned industry veteran. He holds over 30 years of academic and industry experience, and has held strong administrative roles in higher education. He has been part of several cycles of NAAC accreditations and has a focus on outcome based education.
Mr. Ajitesh Basani
Executive Director
Mr. Ajitesh Basani manages the digital forte of ABBSSM. He has a background in industrial engineering and management and a Masters in Sustainable Energy from SCU, California. Mr. Ajitesh brings in contemporary ideas to the Management School to enhance student experience. He has orchestrated the rebranding in 2016 and is a part of several strategic initiatives. He is a certified Blockchain Expert from Blockchain Council.
Mr. Nakul Basani
Executive Director - Operations
The Executive Director – Operations at ABBS, brings a wealth of experience to the role. With a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Entrepreneurship from the University of Miami and a Master’s in Management from IE Business School. Prior to joining ABBS, he gained valuable insights during his tenure at an investment bank in Bengaluru. Nakul is dedicated to advancing the ABBS legacy while driving growth through strategic operations and management.
Board of Governors
| S.No | Members | Designation on Board | Profile |
| 1 | Dr. B. Vijay Pal Reddy | Chairman | Chairman, SSST |
| 2 | Dr. B. Poornima Reddy | Executive Member | Managing Director |
| 3 | Mr. Ajitesh Basani | Executive Member | Executive Director, (Admin) ABBS |
| 4 | Mr.Nakul Basani | Executive Member | Executive Director, (Ops) ABBS |
| 5 | Dr. Vishal Talwar | Member | COO, University of Southampton Delhi |
| 6 | Mr. Abdul Majeed | Member | Partner, Assurance, PwC |
| 7 | Dr.Nandini.N | Member | Former Chairperson, Dept of Environment Science, Bangalore University |
| 8 | Mr.Nishit Jain | Member | Special Advisor, EFMD Global Network Asia |
| 9 | Mr. Sachin Keni | Member | COO – India Business NEXUS DMC | Tripfactory |
| 10 | Dr. D.M.Mahishi | Member | Academic Advisor, ABBS |
| 11 | Dr. Madhumita Chatterji | Member- Secretary | Director, ABBS School of Management |
| 12 | Dr. Kamini Dhruva | Member | Professor, ABBS School of Management |
| 13 | Dr. Naresh Babu | Invitee | Professor, ABBS School of Management |
| 14 | Dr. Santosh Kumar G | Member | Associate Professor, ABBS School of Management |
