JAGSoM names Jagdish Sheth Chairman Emeritus; Sudhir Sethi takes advisory leadership role
Bengaluru, March 18, 2026: The Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) has announced a key leadership transition at the level of its Board of Governors, signalling a renewed focus on strengthening its academic legacy while deepening industry engagement.
Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. Jagdish Sheth has been elevated to the role of Chairman Emeritus, recognising his long-standing contributions to the institution’s growth, global outlook and academic credibility. In this capacity, he will continue to mentor the board and leadership team, and guide the school’s long-term vision.
At the same time, venture capitalist Sudhir Sethi, founder and chairman of Chiratae Ventures, has been appointed as the independent, non-executive chairman of JAGSoM’s Advisory Council. His role is honorary and aimed at supporting the institution’s strategic direction.
The move reflects JAGSoM’s attempt to balance continuity with change—preserving its academic strengths while aligning more closely with evolving industry needs. Sethi, who brings over four decades of experience in backing technology-led businesses, is expected to contribute insights that will help the institution remain relevant in a rapidly changing business landscape.
Dr. Sheth, a globally recognised scholar and professor at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School in the United States, has played a pivotal role in shaping JAGSoM’s international positioning. His elevation ensures continuity in the institution’s core values, including academic rigour and global orientation.
Commenting on the development, Sanjay Padode, founder and board member of JAGSoM, said the transition safeguards the institution’s foundational strengths while bringing in a fresh perspective from India’s new economy, where innovation cycles are faster and career paths are constantly evolving.
Sethi said management education in India must become more agile and closely aligned with real-world value creation. He added that he looks forward to working with the board to strengthen industry integration, foster entrepreneurship and innovation, and enhance JAGSoM’s national and global standing.
The reconstituted Advisory Council, chaired by Sethi, includes a mix of academicians, industry leaders and board members, reflecting a diverse range of expertise.
Going forward, JAGSoM plans to sharpen its focus on industry-linked learning, entrepreneurship-driven leadership, and building stronger innovation ecosystems through partnerships. The institution also aims to expand its global collaborations and reinforce its position as a business school that remains closely connected to evolving industry and innovation ecosystems.
With this transition, JAGSoM underlines its intent to not just teach management, but to stay aligned with emerging business models, technological shifts and new-age career demands, ensuring its students are better prepared for the future.
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