Prof. Bhimaraya Metri Director, IIM Nagpur

Prof. Bhimaraya Metri is a distinguished academic leader and researcher currently serving as the Director of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur. An alumnus of IIT Bombay, where he earned his Ph.D., Dr. Metri is widely recognized for his expertise in Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Quality Management. Prior to his tenure at IIM Nagpur, he served as the Director of IIM Tiruchirappalli and held senior leadership roles, including Dean at MDI Gurgaon, IMI New Delhi, and the L&T Institute of Project Management. Beyond institutional leadership, he has made significant contributions to national policy as the Chairman of the All India Board of Management Studies (AICTE) and as a member of the Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO. His illustrious career is marked by prestigious accolades, including the AIMA-Kewal Nohria Award for Academic Leadership and the FWA Industry-Academia Exemplary Award, reflecting his profound impact on the landscape of Indian management education