Mentor

Dr. Gautam Pant

Department of Commerce & Business Management
Professor and Dean-FCBM
  • Experience 25

  • No. of Research Publications 4

  • DepartmentCommerce & Business Management

  • Qualification Fulbright Scholar Fellowship USA (2012), Ph.D (IIT Delhi), Global Masters in Business Administration (Human Resources) from S.P. Jain Centre of Management, Singapore in 2009. B.Tech

  • With over 25 years of extensive experience spanning academia and industry, Dr. Gautam Pant currently serves as Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Business Management, and Dean (Research) at Amrapali University.
  • His professional journey includes over 17 years at NTPC Ltd., India’s foremost power generation company, culminating in the role of DGM (HR), and over six years with RICS, the global authority in the built environment sector. At RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University, he excelled as Associate Director for Construction Project Management programs, establishing himself as a thought leader in education and professional development.
  • Renowned for his curriculum design expertise, he has developed and revamped several postgraduate and undergraduate programs, earning multiple high-performance awards. As a strategic thinker, he has facilitated prestigious global accreditations with PMI (USA) and RICS (UK), led impactful consulting assignments, and conceptualized initiatives in leadership and knowledge management. His contributions have earned widespread appreciation from corporate leaders and government officials for projects like mentoring schemes, SWOT analyses, and organizational development strategies.
  • An accomplished researcher and speaker, his publications delve into digital transformation, flexible leadership, and global HR practices. As a Fulbright Fellow, he contributed to leadership development strategies for global giants such as TATA Motors and Cognizant, demonstrating his ability to bridge academic insights with practical applications. His innovative approach is evident in designing knowledge management systems and internal communication portals for NTPC, as well as consulting for international firms like Boeing.
  • His academic and professional excellence is underscored by distinctions such as being a Dean’s List Candidate at SP Jain, receiving a Gold Medal in Civil Engineering, and earning numerous accolades for public speaking and strategic insights. Recognized as a leader committed to fostering innovation, leadership, and sustainable practices, he continues to drive meaningful contributions to academia, industry, and society.

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  • Dr. Pant is a seasoned researcher with a strong focus on leadership development, organizational change, and global business practices. Key contributions include a study on digital transformation in India's AECO industry, insights into flexible leadership models, and a Fulbright Fellowship project on global leadership competencies. Published works appear in Journal of Organizational Change and Springer, complemented by conference presentations at IIT Delhi and UTS Sydney. Additionally, he has led impactful industry-focused projects, including benchmarking compensation in Singapore's IT sector and developing a Quality Assurance Handbook for NTPC. Unpublished research explores leadership effectiveness and cross-cultural dynamics in global contexts.

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