The Industry - Academia Advisory Board (IAAB at DYPIU, Akurdi, is envisioned to be a lighthouse for reimagining higher education through collaboration, relevance, and global foresight. By uniting academic rigor with industry pragmatism, we can shape institutions that empower learners, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and contribute to inclusive global growth. IAAB is a strategic body comprising senior professionals, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and domain experts who collaborate to bridge the gap between industry expectations and academic outcomes. The board plays a critical role in providing strategic guidance and recommendations to academic institutions, ensuring that educational programs remain relevant, future-ready, and aligned with evolving industry demands.
| Sr. No. | Industry Representative | Designation | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Dhwanit Malani | Chief Executive Officer | Bitwise |
| 2 | Mr. Pulkit Dutta | Chief Executive Officer | Bufab India Pvt Ltd |
| 3 | Mr. Sanjay Jain | Chief Operations Officer | Keolis |
| 4 | Dr. Prashant Pansare | Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Rubiscape & Inteliment |
| 5 | Mr. Himanshu Jadhav | Chief Executive Officer & Director | Jendamark India Pvt. Ltd. & Eepos India |
| 6 | Mr. Niranjan Kumar JP | Sr. Vice President | NTT Data |
| 7 | Dr. Nareshkumar Harale | Senior Vice President & Head (IS&SP-ISD) | State Bank of India |
| 8 | Jose Raj | Head HR - India & APAC & Head Tech Expert Community | Worldline Global Services Pvt. Ltd. |
| 9 | Mr. Paresh Deshpande | Senior Engineering Director | Toshiba Software |
| 10 | Mr. Natesh Vedgiri | Co-Founder and CEO | Bluepineapple |
| 11 | Mr. Amol Nitave | Chief Executive Officer & Founder | EvolvingX |
| 12 | Dilip Choudhary | India Talent Acquisition Leader | Syngenta |
| 13 | Umesh Gangale | Head - Fresher Hiring and Training | Tech Mahindra |
| 14 | Uday Singh Kharat | Head HR | Bosch Chassis System India Limited |
| 15 | Kapil Lokhande | Chief Technology Officer | Boerm Bruckmeier Infotech India Private Limited |
| 16 | RavinderPal Singh | Director Software Engineering | Amdocs CBS - AT&T |
| 17 | Brijesh Kohli | Vice President & Head of Education | Xebia |
| 18 | Dr. (Cdr) Arnab Das | Founder & Director | Maritime Research Center, Pune |
| 19 | Mr. Sujit Patange | Vice President - Specialist Risk Analysis | Northern Trust |
| 20 | Mr. Kedar Taskar | Managing Director | Faurecia Clean Mobility |