Prof. Anand Agrawal is an accomplished academic leader with over 20 years of experience spanning five countries. Currently serving as the Founding Director and Dean Academics at Muthoot Business School in Kerala, India, he specializes in building world-class educational institutions and nurturing ambitious leaders.
Throughout his distinguished career, Prof. Agrawal has held transformative leadership positions including Vice Chancellor at Chandigarh University, President of BlueCrest University College in Ghana, and senior roles at prestigious institutions such as The American University in the Emirates, Institute of Management Technology Dubai, Swinburne University of Technology in Malaysia and the Asian Institute of Management in the Philippines.
Prof. Agrawal’s expertise lies in transforming higher education institutions into progressive, globally relevant centers of excellence. He has designed and led innovative academic programmes, implemented impactful teaching and learning strategies, strengthened industry-academic linkages, and mentored startups. His work integrates strategic leadership, marketing insights, and a deep passion for student-centered education. His academic credentials include a PhD from ICFAI University and an MBA from Jai Narain Vyas University, complemented by industry experience in marketing and media research with renowned firms like Kantar TNS.
Prof. Agrawal brings valuable entrepreneurial perspective as a co-founder and mentor for startups, having led successful organizational launches, product development initiatives, and marketing campaigns. He currently serves as Country Director for the International HETL Association, contributing to positive impacts on higher education teaching and learning globally.