Priyanka Gulge

Assistant Professor

Priyanka Gulge did her master’s from UCA, UK and Diploma from GIA, US and is a highly experienced professional in the luxury industry. She has an experience of 15 years, including industry and academia.

Ms. Gulge was associated with high-end luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Sephora & MAC Cosmetics among others. After garnering a substantial amount of expertise and knowledge throughout her 13-year-long corporate career, Ms. Gulge is now dedicated to imparting those skills successfully to her students. She has been teaching Luxury & Fashion Management at MBA ESG for the past two years.

She believes in the power of active engagement, personalized instruction, and collaborative environments. Her teaching methods are rooted in constructivist principles, encouraging students to build their own understanding through inquiry-based and experiential learning.

Dr. Dhananjay Deshpande

Director & Professor

Dr. Dhananjay Deshpande holds a Ph.D. in Computer Application & Management. He is a seasoned academician with over 25 years of experience, having worked with top universities and higher education institutes in teaching, research, and industry collaboration.

Dr. Deshpande is passionate researcher and author, he has published over 35 research articles, patents, copyrights, and books and serves as a guest editor and review board member for top academic journals.

He believes that bridging the gap between academics and industry allows students to a future-ready, globally competitive education.

Ganeshan. M

Assistant Professor

Ganeshan M, has an experience of over 14 years, including industry and academia.

Mr. Ganeshan was associated with companies like Flextronics, during his stint in industry. He has been in academia for over 7 years. He is a certified AWS Solution Architect and Alibaba Cloud Server Architect.

Rahul Mukherji

Associate Professor

Rahul Mukherji is an Assistant Professor in the Sports Management department of MBA ESG. He brings over 20 years of experience with corporations like IBM, Accenture, and Dell. His contributions to promoting sports and education have been recognized globally, with invitations to prestigious platforms like the Peace and Sport International Forum in Monaco. His initiatives have also been nominated for the International Peace and Sport Award in 2017 and 2022.

Rahul holds a PG Diploma in Sports Management from the IIM, Rohtak. He has also served as a guest lecturer & adjunct faculty at institutions like the University of South Carolina (USA), Ironwood Sports Management Global Academy (Mumbai), and St. Xavier's College (Kolkata).

Benjamin Sorge

Adjunt Faculty

Mr. Benjamin Sorge is Head of Pedagogy in Sport Management for MBA ESG (Galileo Group) programs in Sports Management since 2010 : France, India, West Indies, Senegal, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.

After 12 years in Marketing & Sponsorship Management positions, where Benjamin managed sponsorship contracts with entities such as PSG, Juventus, and celebrities (Nadal, CR7, Neymar, Monfils, Chabal, etc.), Benjamin founded the Victoires agency in 2017, specializing in sports marketing.

The agency currently supports various brands in France and internationally (Lacoste, Red Bull, Puma, etc.) with their sponsorship strategy and activation, and as well institutions in their international development (AFD Sport, African Football Confederation, Sport en Commun, Lacoste Foundation, etc.).

Eddy Blanchet

Adjunt Faculty

Mr. Eddy Blanchet, is the Managing Partner at LUXURY EXPERTS. He has a career that spans over more than 3 decades. During his career he has been associated with companies like Unilever, Saint Laurent, L’Oreal among others for the international markets.

Mr. Blanchet, an MBA in Luxury Marketing, has been associated with and consulted over 200 luxury clients across the sectors. He brings with him, a wealth of knowledge in the Luxury industry and how the same has evolved internationally.

Rushika M

Adjunt Faculty

Ms Rushika M is a Sports & Entertainment Lawyer at LawNK. A graduate in law, Ms Rushika is passionate about contributing to the academic and professional discourse on sports law and policy.

A rank holder under Karnataka State Law University, she has over 14 publications and has served as a speaker at several conferences and webinars.

Gerald Rakesh Mohan

Adjunt Faculty

Mr Gerald Mohan is the Retail Brand Manager at Decathlon Sports India. He has over 14 years of experience in the Retail Industry. Although he graduated in journalism, he found his calling in the Sports Retail industry.

Mr Mohan is passionate about innovating retail experiences, driving customer satisfaction, and ensuring operational excellence through strategy and execution. With over 11 years of experience in Decathlon, he has played key roles in building customer-centric strategy.

Smitha G R

Adjunt Faculty

Ms Smitha GR has an experience of over 17 years, including industry and academia.

She is an M.Tech in Computer Science and was working with Adapt Info Systems. She has been felicitated by RSST for the Scopus index publication. She was also awarded as Best Project Guide Award by Samsung India Ltd.

Dr Prathima M

Assistant Professor

“Teaching Philosophy Centres on fostering a student-centered inclusive learning environment that promotes Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Real-world application. I aim to inspire intellectual curiosity, encourage interdisciplinary approaches, and support student's personal and academic growth, empowering them to become adaptable, socially responsible leaders in their fields” – Dr Prathima M

Dr Prathima M, who has a PhD in HRM, has been a dedicated and long-serving faculty member in the General Management department of MBA-ESG. With a work experience of 12 years only in the academic sector, Dr Prathima M is highly skilled and expertized in preparing the next batch of business professionals.

Her previous work experience was with the SEA Group of Institutions. A recipient of the ‘Best Faculty Award,’ Dr Prathima M goes by her teaching philosophy and works towards creating a healthy, fostering environment for every student.

Arjun Dutta

Assistant Professor

Arjun Dutta, an MBA post-graduate himself, is a highly experienced professional in the luxury industry. He has an experience of 15 years, including industry and academia.

Mr. Dutta was associated with high-end luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Mont Blanc. After garnering a substantial amount of expertise and knowledge throughout his 13-year-long corporate career, Mr. Dutta is now dedicated to imparting those skills successfully to his students. He has been teaching Luxury & Fashion Management at MBA-ESG for the past two years.

Outside his work as an Assistant Professor, Mr. Dutta is also proud to represent India as an alliance member with ‘Luxury Experts’ – an illustrious group that is dedicated to supporting high-end brands and luxury houses.

Dr Srinivasan K

Director & Professor

“Transforming Lives to Reach Full Potential” – Dr Srinivasan K

Dr Srinivasan K is one of the most experienced faculty members, who has been with MBA-ESG for more than 3 years. With 10 years of Industry experience followed by 15 years in Academics, Dr Srinivasan K dives into his vast well of knowledge and expertise to teach his students in General Management.

Having completed his BE, MBA, PGDPMIR, UGC-NET, PhD in Entrepreneurship, and Post Doctorate in Education Management, Dr Srinivasan then delved into the world of corporate. He was associated with top educational universities like CMR and Presidency. He was also felicitated with the Jyesta Acharya Award and is the editor of the Guinness World Record “The Thickest Book in the World”. Besides this, he has also researched and published various articles in reputed journals.