One of the flagship institutes of the country, The Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA), announced a major leadership change with the completion of 7-year term by Dr. Shailendra Raj Mehta, the current President & Director and Distinguished Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in 2024. The institution’s Governing Council has confirmed plans to initiate a global search for Dr. Mehta’s successor.
Dr. Tridip Suhrud, Chairman of MICA’s Governing Council, said in a statement that Dr. Mehta’s tenure would conclude on May 31, 2024. The Governing Council is committed to conducting an extensive global search to identify the next leader who will carry forward MICA’s legacy of excellence in education and research. The Council aims to ensure a smooth transition and handover of responsibilities.
Praising Dr. Mehtra’s remarkable achievements, Dr. Suhrud said, “Throughout Dr. Mehta’s tenure, MICA has achieved unprecedented milestones. The institution has ascended to new heights, establishing itself as a major powerhouse in research. It proudly ranks among the top five institutions in the country in terms of research output featured in leading global management journals. The esteemed faculty at MICA have won the country’s top awards in research and teaching. MICA’s students have won many of the major national business school competitions.”
Under Dr. Mehta’s visionary leadership, MICA’s endowment has more than doubled, significantly enhancing the institution’s financial strength and stability. Moreover, MICA has successfully founded several new centers of excellence and cultivated a robust network of global partnerships, fortifying its international standing and reach.
As Dr. Mehta’s tenure draws to a close, MICA stands as a testament to his exceptional leadership and dedication. The institution’s growth trajectory and accomplishments reflect his unwavering commitment to fostering all-round excellence. The Governing Council of MICA expressed its best wishes for Dr Mehta’s future academic journey.
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