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ISB Reappoints Madan Pillutla as Dean for Second Five-Year Term

The Executive Board framed the extension as a move to preserve continuity to build on programme innovation, fundraising gains, global ranking improvements, international partnerships

Indian School of Business extends Dean Madan Pillutla’s tenure for another 5-year term

Overview

  • The Executive Board announced on Friday, July 10, 2026, that Professor Madan Pillutla will serve a second five-year term as dean of the Indian School of Business.
  • The board said the reappointment signals confidence in Pillutla’s leadership to carry forward recent changes rather than to replace the school's top leadership.
  • During his first term Pillutla launched major initiatives including the Post Graduate Programme in Management for Young Leaders, the I‑Venture Immersive residential programme, the ISB Discover digital platform, and a redesign of the flagship PGP curriculum.
  • Under Pillutla the PGP climbed in global standing, reaching #12 in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2026, and the school reported stronger fundraising and expanded scholarship support.
  • School leaders noted the continuation aims to help ISB respond to rapid shifts in management education, increased foreign competition, and new technology trends while expanding its global partnerships.