Professor Ajay K. Jain

a distinguished academic leader and researcher, is currently the Director of Management Development Institute, Murshidabad (MDIM). With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, he previously served as a Full Professor at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon (MDIG), where he led the Centre of Excellence for Indian Thought and Management. Professor Jain completed his Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur and a post-doctoral fellowship from ISB Hyderabad.

Professor Jain’s expertise lies in integrating Emotional Intelligence and Indian scriptures into leadership development, creating a unique approach to management education. A corporate advisor, senate member at IIT Indore, and award-winning academic, he is deeply inspired by the values of honesty, integrity, and discipline instilled by his father and driven by a passion for Indian thought in management, exemplified through his belief in the transformative power of Emotional Intelligence and ancient wisdom.