Prof. Dr. Dilip Nandkeolyar is a distinguished academic
leader, celebrated author, and transformative corporate
strategist with nearly five decades of pioneering
contributions to higher education, global business, and
sustainable development. Currently serving as Co-
Chancellor of the Commonwealth University (London,
UK), he is widely recognized for integrating AI-enabled
pedagogy, real-world case methodologies, and strategic
research into management curricula across Asia and
beyond.
Dr. Nandkeolyar’s academic leadership spans prestigious institutions, including IMM Business
School, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, and Universal Business School. He
has spearheaded cutting-edge initiatives such as Centres of Excellence in SME Innovation and
AI technologies, competency-based continuous-assessment frameworks, and international
MOUs promoting collaborative research and student mobility
A prolific scholar, he has authored over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and several
influential books on marketing strategies, SME development, and strategic planning. His
works are published by reputed houses including McGraw-Hill, REST Publishers, and Archer &
Elevator. He also serves on editorial boards and peer reviews for international universities,
contributing to academic rigour and quality.
Dr. Nandkeolyar brings substantial corporate leadership to his portfolio, having held senior
executive roles with Reva Electric Car Co., Educe Solutions, and the Williamson Magor Group.
As Managing Director of E.T. Elec-Trans Ltd., he pioneered India’s first Virtual Vehicle
Ownership Service, exemplifying his entrepreneurial foresight.
An acclaimed keynote speaker and conference chair, he has delivered thought leadership at
global forums in Dubai, Dhaka, and Mumbai. As Senior Business Advisor to the World
Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME), he aligns global academic missions
with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Committed to shaping T-shaped leaders for a resilient future, Dr. Nandkeolyar continues to
inspire innovation at the intersection of academia, industry, and impact.
