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Our esteemed faculty actively creates and spreads intellectual capital, igniting a culture of knowledge exchange that fuels innovation, empowers our students, and extends our influence across global business landscapes.

Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas

Ben Nwankwo Ph.D FAI

Chander Mohan

Milagros Jijie C. Zablan

Sunil Bahri

Dr. Priyanka Bhatia

Oluwatosin J. Odedele

Prof. (Dr) Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai

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Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas

Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas, an experienced chairman of award-winning companies and a vision holder of successful transformation programs, holds a portfolio of board appointments. For many years, he has held public appointments at both local and national levels. He has helped companies in over 40 countries improve director, board, and corporate performance. Additionally, he chairs the group audit and risk committee of United Learning and is a member of the business school team at the University of Greenwich. Colin also serves as the Director-General of IOD India for the UK and Europe.

 

Colin is the author of over 50 books and reports, including ‘Transforming Knowledge Management,’ ‘Talent Management 2,’ ‘Transforming Public Services,’ ‘Winning Companies; Winning People,’ and ‘Developing Directors: A handbook for building an effective boardroom team.’ He held the position of the world’s first professor of corporate transformation and has been appointed as a professor in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, India, and China.

 

He received his education from the LSE, the London Business School, and the Universities of Aston, Chicago, South Africa, and Southern California. Colin is an international Change Agent and Transformation Leader Award winner and is a fellow of seven chartered bodies. He also secured first place prizes in the final examinations of three professions.

Ben Nwankwo Ph.D FAI

Ben Nwankwo, Ph.D., is the Founder of the Leading Edge Group, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing multi-disciplinary human capital development systems and leadership education centers. With over 20 years of experience in the HR system, he possesses seasoned technical insights of the Public Sector work system and a strong portfolio of bottom-line learning and development designs for both public and private sector organizational development and human performance improvements.

 

In his previous roles, he served as Commissioner, managing strategic portfolios in Anambra State Government for several years. He has also been a government-appointed policy adviser and a member of the National Assembly of Nigeria for 12 years, during which he chaired the Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa. Furthermore, he was a member of the Pan African Parliament and was elected Vice President of the All Africa’s Legislators Summit, granting him valuable insights into legislative processes and procedures.

 

Dr. Nwankwo’s vast knowledge of performance gaps in most public institutions in Africa is a result of his travels across 32 countries on the continent during his 12 years in the Parliament and critical assignments connected with the region. He has designed and delivered trainings in various areas, including Organizational Development, HR, Leadership, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Local Governance, Legislative Development, Gender Management, and over 100 other top-tier public sector development programs. Notably, he designed and directed the First Retreat of the 36 Governors of Nigeria.

 

Dr. Nwankwo is passionate about human capital infrastructure revolution for transiting economies, believing that only a positive turn-around in “people force” can change the performance outcomes of governments and organizations, even in a downturn economy. He holds the title of Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Administration and Local Government and the International Institute of Management Consultants. Additionally, he is a member of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD), and the Nigerian Institute for Training Development (NITAD).

 

He earned his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Public Policy from the University of Nigeria, and his academic and research areas include Communication, Public Policy, Governance, Development, Leadership, Management, and Strategic Studies. Dr. Nwankwo is a Robert Kennedy Scholar in Leadership Innovations and Change Management and is an internationally Certified Management Consultant. Throughout his career, he has traversed four continents, delivering top-of-the-breed training and consulting solutions to professionals, organizations, and governments. Additionally, he holds a faculty position at the London Bridge Business School and is the current Chair of the Governing Council of the Africa Institute of Public Administration (AIPA) in Ghana.

Chander Mohan

Chander Mohan is the Global Partner, Certified Senior Trainer, Consultant, and Keynote Speaker at the Haines Centre of Strategic Management in San Diego, USA. He is also the Executive Director of Creative Management Consultants based in Dubai. Since 1996, Chander has been providing high-quality, result-oriented training and consultancy services in the region. His expertise lies in helping clients and executives develop their strategic thinking, leadership, and management competencies. He assists in developing and implementing strategic and business plans, establishing strategic HR management systems, and building and supporting change management structures, skills, and initiatives.

 

Chander offers a unique combination of international experience and expertise within the context of the regional business and regulatory environment. His assignments involve working within GCC, Middle East, and Africa in areas such as Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Leadership, CRM, Change Management, and HR. He has worked with notable clients like Sabic (Saudi Arabia), Pfizer (Lebanon), Sadid Industrial Group (Iran), Nuqul Group (Jordan), Bank Muscat (Oman), Teyseer Motors (Qatar), and numerous clients in the UAE, including Adnoc, Mashreq, Emirates, Gillette, Johnson Controls, GAC, Shell ME, and DMCC.

Milagros Jijie C. Zablan

Milagros Jijie C. Zablan is an International Training Specialist & Executive Coach, as well as a Training & Development Management Professional. She is an accomplished professional with more than two decades of outstanding record and a well-deserved reputation in handling multifaceted trainings and skills development courses.

 

As a trainer, speaker, and consultant, she provides the right balance of “hard and soft” skills for the development of human capital. Her expertise in Mind Mapping serves as an effective tool in designing, developing, and delivering soft skills training programs. Ms. Milagros has conducted successful seminars, workshops, and trainings and is regularly invited as a keynote speaker in both private and government organizations. She has also mentored and trained speakers, trainers, and workshop facilitators to effectively deliver trainings and workshops related to Information Systems & Soft skills.

 

Ms. Milagros continues to conduct Train the Trainer courses for the Volunteer Trainers of the club that she founded in 1996 – the Filipino Computer Club in Dubai, which has trained more than 32,000 Overseas Filipinos under the leadership of her sister, Cherry Pye Zablan Torres.

Sunil Bahri

Sunil Bahri is a FCA, FCS, ACSI & Sox Certified professional, and serves as an adviser on Forensic Accounting & Corporate Fraud prevention, Whistleblower technologist, Six Sigma, Business Process Review & Management, ERP Solutions (Epicor & SAP), Strategic Management, CSR, Environment Management & Recycling, and Franchising. He is an experienced Global Management Consultant.

 

Sunil holds the position of CEO at Kaizensox Consulting FZE, with offices in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE, and Vancouver, BC, Canada. Additionally, he serves as a Board Member of Dubai Quality Group. In his role, he functions as Director of Finance and Chairman of DQG Sub Groups Finance & Banking and IT, actively promoting knowledge sharing among DQG members and the Dubai business communities.

 

Moreover, Sunil is a Dubai Quality Awards Assessor for Dubai Economic Department. He is actively involved in assessing various business organizations in terms of Quality and Excellence, and he has contributed his expertise to projects in Oman, KSA, Canada, India, and New Zealand.

Dr. Priyanka Bhatia

Dr. Priyanka Bhatia is our international Academic adviser (Middle East). She has extensive experience lecturing at world-class universities in the field of Management over the years. Currently, she serves as the International Academic Advisor at the African Institute of Public Administration, managing collaborations and institute portfolios and programs in the Middle-East.

 

Dr. Bhatia earned her Doctoral degree in Business Management and has been teaching in the UAE since January 2015. Presently, she is associated with Alhosn University Abu Dhabi and Geneva Business School (Lincoln University of Business Management) as an Honorary Lecturer.

 

Her academic credentials in Business Management, including Marketing and International Business, led her to pursue a corporate career as a Business Developer in one of the leading staffing companies in India. Her passion for research grew after qualifying the Lectureship Test of UGC in 2012, following which she commenced her Doctoral Research in June 2013.

Oluwatosin J. Odedele

Oluwatosin Odedele is an experienced and independent Trainer, Leadership Development Expert, Business Consultant, and Coach. He is also a Public Speaker, Peak Performance/Mind Management expert, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner. With certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Results Technologies, Eriksonian Hypnosis, Neurological Patterning, Results Technologies, and Anger Management, he is renowned for helping individuals and organizations discover and unleash their full potential to achieve remarkable results.

 

He offers a range of services including Business Communication, Business Growth, Recruitment, Training, and Coaching, which empower his clients to achieve outstanding outcomes. Over the years, he has consulted for organizations across various sectors including Oil and Gas, ICT and Telecommunications, Government, Non-governmental, Real Estate, and Hospitality.

 

As the host of Abuja’s premier Public Speaking training, The Confident Speaking Masterclass, he successfully runs sessions for Entrepreneurs, CEOs, Sales representatives, and other professionals, helping them overcome the fear and anxiety associated with public speaking and develop communication skills to deliver compelling presentations and lead their teams effectively.

 

His extensive training experience includes Nigerian Customs Service Command and Staff College, Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), and NETPOST Limited, in addition to previously working in both the Public and Private sectors of the country with organizations such as Galaxy Backbone Limited, TechnoBrain WestBlue Ltd, SoftQuest Solutions, AVM Consults, among others.

 

Oluwatosin is the Lead Consultant at Tosin Odedele Impact Solutions located in Abuja. His core competencies lie in Leadership Development, Business Growth Strategy, Presentation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, Team Building, Office and Administration Skills.

 

Some of his past clients include GiZ Nigeria, International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja; AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria, Abuja; Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), Benin; Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA); Partner Mobile; Grace Technologies; NAFS Technologies, Abuja; Interior Dimensions, Abuja; Modern Business Solutions, Abuja; Plush Beauty Lounge, Wuse, Abuja; FC Royal Football Academy, Ilorin; and Havista Hotels & Monuments, Abuja.

Dr Mahesh Ph.D.

Prof. (Dr) Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai

PO Box 183173. Dubai. UAE

Mob : +971 55 171 7845 / +91 94469 84665:

E-mail: drmaheshrpillai@live.com

Educational Qualification:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD in Management / HRM / Healthcare) Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. 2007.
  • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil in Management. Area – Health Systems). Birla Institute of Technology and Science, (1999)
  • Master of Business Administration (Marketing) PSG College of Technology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. India. (1995)
  • Master of Financial Management (MFM). Pondicherry University. India (2014)
  • Master of Business Administration (International Business) (MBA – IB): Pondicherry University. India. (2017)
  • Certified Financial Manager (CFM) Institute of Certified Cost and Management Accounts (ICCA), USA. 2015

Profile: –

United Arab Emirates :-

Professor: Synergy University- Russia (Dubai Campus).Was previously worked as Associate Professor in

Umm Al Quwain University, Umm Al Quwain,  University of Modern Sciences, Dubai UAE as well as College of Business Administration, American University in the Emirates, Dubai.

Worked as Visiting Professor: Jumeira University. UAE, Skyline University College, Sharjah and Amity University, Dubai Campus.

India :-

Was working as Associate Professor and Director / Dean: School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University, Punjab.as well as School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

Associate Professor and Director / Dean: Department of Management Studies, KVM College of Engineering and Management. Cherthala.

 

Associate Professor and Head, Department of Human Resources Management, SCMS-COCHIN., Muttom, Alwaye- 683 106.

 

Assistant Professor in Management, Chinmaya Institute of Technology, Kannur and Department of Health Management, School of Medical Education, Mahatma Gandhi University

 

Programmes at International Level: –

 

  • Associated with International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), Japan as part of discussion team as its Coordinator for evolution of strategies for the development of Indian Rubberwood Industry along with Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

Experiences in Accreditation Activities: –

 

While associating with various Universities and departments, had to work for the formal accreditation for the departments / courses. These included: –

 

In India: –

 

At International Level: –

 

  • Commission for Academic Accreditation(CAA) is the government-run institutional licensure and degree accreditation organization for private universities and their academic programmes in the United Arab Emirates(UAE).
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, (AACSB International), the American professional organization, for accreditation of Schools of Business across the globe.  
  • Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), UAE.
  • NEASC : North England Association of Schools and Colleges
  • WASC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

 

 

Conferences Presentations / Chairs / Participant: –

 

  • Two-day International Conference on “Strategy, System, and Service for Sustainability and Scalability of Business” Department of Management Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University. 23rd and 24th March 2018. Pondicherry. India

 

  • 7th Annual International Conference on Human Resource Management and Professional Development in the Digital Age – HRM&PD 2017. 14th and 15th December 2017 Singapore.

 

  • 1st AFU International Conference Toward Advanced Scientific Knowledge in Business – TASK 2017, Al Falah University, Dubai during 3rd and 4th of May 2017.
  • Global Conference on Leadership and Business Management (GCLBM – 2016) on 1st and 2nd November, Singapore.
  • Academy of Business Management Conferences (ABMC) 21st conference on “International Conference on Leadership and Innovation (ICLI-2016)” 20th -21st July 2016, Germany.
  • World Education Summit, Dubai. UAE. February 2016.
  • 35th International Business Research Conference held in Dubai, UAE by World Business Institute, Australia.

Publications: –

 

Conference Articles:

 

  • Mahesh R. Pillai, Saigeeta Kukkunuru. (2021): First Virtual International Conference titled “Foreseeing the Future of Human Resources Post COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities” held on 17th-18th March 2021. Department of Human Resource Management, City University College, Ajman.
  • Mahesh Ramakrisha Pillai; Astha Bhandari (2018): Moving to a world of Entrepreneurial success and business sustainability in the competitive environment” A Two-day International Conference on “Strategy, System, and Service for Sustainability and Scalability of Business” Department of Management Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University. Pondicherry.

 

  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai; Saigeeta Kokkunuru (2017): “Improving HR Dimensions in Talent Acquisitions Practise through Cloud Based Hiring Technology – A Management observation among selected UAE Enterprises” published in the HRM&PD 2017 Proceedings 7th Annual International Conference on Human Resource Management and Professional Development in the Digital Age – HRM&PD 2017. GSTF 2017. ISSN 2251-2349.doi: 10.5176/2251-2349_HRM&PD17.41

 

  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai, Astha Bhandari and Dr. Kiran Nair Does Indian Public Sector aim for a better talent acquisition practices: A Study based on Public Sector experiences from Kerala State”.1st AFU International Conference Toward Advanced Scientific Knowledge in Business – TASK 2017, Al Falah University, Dubai during 3rd and 4th of May 2017.
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai, Joseph George Pynadath and Sunilkumar CT “Increasing Management efficiency through Unified Accounting Standards – A Study on the Business Scenario in UAE” 1st AFU International Conference Toward Advanced Scientific Knowledge in Business – TASK 2017, Al Falah University Dubai during 3rd and 4th of May 2017.
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai: “Dimensions and Determinants of Employee retention in Healthcare Institutions” Research Paper at the Global Conference on Leadership and Business Management (GCLBM – 2016) on 1st and 2nd November, Singapore.
  • Mahesh Ramakrisha Pillai “Innovative Practices in delivering Leadership Education: Theoretical Emphasis Vs Practical Performance”. Research paper at the Academy of Business Management Conferences (ABMC) 21st conference on “International Conference on Leadership and Innovation (ICLI-2016)” 20th -21st July 2016, Germany.
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai “Practice centered teaching and profession-oriented learning: Equipping tomorrow’s Professionals” for World Education Summit, Dubai. UAE. February 2016.
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai, Qureshi T M (2016) “Role of Human Resource (HR) Strategies and Practices in Organizational Performance” at the 35th International Business Research Conference held in Dubai, UAE by World Business Institute, Australia.

 

Journal Articles

https://journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/7120/4656

 

  • Dear Balqees Naser1, Michael J. Kloep2, Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai3: “An Appraisal of Obstacles & Challenges in SMEs of Dubai: A Descriptive Approach” Utopia y Praxis Latino Americana, ISSN: 1316-5216 / e-ISSN: 2477-9555. 2021. SCOPUS – Q2 – Indexed Journal. (Accepted for Publication).
  • Michael J. Kloep, Dr. Mahesh R. Pillai: “MISINFODEMIC IMPACTS ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IN CIRCUMSTANCES OF GLOBAL CRISIS OR RECESSION WITH FOCUS ON COVID-19”. Palarch’s Journal of Archeology of Egypt / Egyptology 17 (7), ISSN 1567-214x. 2020. SCOPUS – Q3 – Indexed Journal.
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai, Saigeeta Kukkunuru: “Artificial Intelligence in HRM – Promises and Possibilities in Healthcare Industry” Palarch’s Journal of Archeology of Egypt / Egyptology 17 (7), ISSN 1567-214x. 2020. SCOPUS – Q3 – Indexed Journal.
  • Sriraman V P, Sunilkumar C T, Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai: “Economic Implications of Currency Rate Fluctuations in International Financial Markets” Palarch’s Journal of Archeology of Egypt / Egyptology 17 (9), ISSN 1567-214x. 2020. SCOPUS – Q3 – Indexed Journal.
  • Saigeeta Kukkunuru, Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai, Amer Al Kassem: “Creating Happiness at Workplace: Work Team Contributions and Concerns” Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, American Scientific Publishers. Vol 16, 2019 SCOPUS Indexed Journal.
  • Sunilkumar C T, Sriraman V P, Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai “Challenges in the International Financial Market through Fixed Currency System “A Study Based on Fixed Currency System in UAE” Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, American Scientific Publishers. Vol 16, 2019 SCOPUS Indexed Journal.
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai; Astha Bhandari: (2018) “Talent Acquisition and Management in the Middle East: A look into new Policies and Practices in PSUs”. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 9, Issue 8, Augsut-2018 588 ISSN 2229-5518 IJSER © 2018.
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai, Kiran Sashidharan Nair, Lakshmi C Radhakrishnan (2018): “Does Indian Public Sector Aim for a Better Talent Acquisition Practices: A Study based on Public Sector Experiences in India”. International Journal for Business and General Management (IJBGM): ISSN: 2319 – 2267. November 2018. (TBP)
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai, Astha Bhandri (2018) “Moving to a world of Entrepreneurial Success and business sustainability in the competitive environment”. International Journal for Innovative Science and Research Technology. (IJISRT). ISSN No.: 2456-2165. Vol 3. Issue 7. July 2018.
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai, Tahir Masood, Abhilasha Singh (2018) “Investing in Success: Role of HRM Strategies on Performance Sustainability in the UAE Banking Industry”. World Journal of Management Vol. 9. No. 1. March 2018 Issue. Pp. 21 – 32
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai, Saigeeta Kukkunuru (2018) “Cloud Based Hiring Technology in Management of Talent Acquisition Practices: A Study among Middle East Enterprises. ” has been accepted for publication in SCOPUS INDEXED JOURNAL titled “International Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research, (IJABER), ISSN: 0972-7302 Vol.16 May (2018).
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillal; Ann Kavitha Mathew; Prabish Rajendran (2017): “Does Healthcare Information Security is Any Major Concern in Managerial Decision Making” EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review Vol 5. Issue 5 May 2017.
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai; Joseph George Pynadath; Sunilkumar CT (2017): “Improving Management Efficiency in Decision Making through Unified Accounting Standards – The Business Scenario from UAE”., International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research. Vol-2 Issue 3, 2017.
  • Mahesh Ramakrishna Pillai; Tahir Masood Qureshi (2015): “Emerging portfolios in SHRM practices in the Middle East Public Sector”, Academy of Contemporary Research Journal Vol V IV (IV).