Dr. Rattan Sharma brings over four decades of rich experience in the field of education and management. Currently, he serves as Professor Emeritus and Chairman of the Centre for Sustainable Development at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies-Technical Campus in Delhi. His distinguished career includes significant contributions to numerous prestigious institutions.
Prestigious Academic and Professional Contributions
Dr. Sharma is an alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. His teaching career began at an affiliated college of Delhi University, followed by notable roles at:
- Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
- Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon
- S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai where he served as the Director of the Center of Family Managed Businesses
- Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad
- BULMIM as the founder and Director, a constituent of Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan
- Director roles in various private sector business schools
His international experience includes being an EFMD fellow at Manchester Business School, UK, where he researched “Factors Influencing Abnormal Returns on Corporate Equities in the UK.”
Leadership and Professional Engagements
Dr. Sharma’s leadership roles are extensive. He was the President of the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), a body representing approximately 800 business schools across India, during 2018-19. Additionally, he is actively involved in several professional bodies, assisting institutes in delivering quality management education. His notable engagements include:
- Visitor’s nominee in the Department of Commerce at Aligarh Muslim University
- Faculty of Management Studies at Delhi University
- Committee member for Credit Appraisal and Evaluation of PICUP
Training and Consultancy
A professional trainer, Dr. Sharma has conducted over 200 short-duration programs for executives in both the corporate and government sectors, enhancing their management skills. He also serves as a consultant to various organizations across different industries.
Academic Achievements and Research
Dr. Sharma holds a Ph.D. from Delhi University, focusing on “Identifying Financial Variables and their Impact on P/E Ratios of Corporate Equities in India.” He has published several articles in this field, with his work receiving accolades such as the Best Article Award of the Year by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1987. Additionally, he has examined Ph.D. theses for prestigious institutions like IIT-Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Delhi University.
Areas of Interest
Dr. Sharma’s areas of interest include Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability, and Strategy. He is currently engaged in studying CSR activities within the Indian corporate sector, contributing valuable insights to this evolving field.
Dr. Rattan Sharma’s extensive experience and contributions to education, research, and professional training make him a distinguished figure in the field of management education. His ongoing efforts in sustainable development and CSR continue to impact the corporate and academic worlds, fostering growth and innovation.