He is currently the Head of External Relations and Growth at MICA – The School of Ideas, where he is a part of the Executive Leadership team and part of the Industry Outreach Standing Committee of the Governing Council. Indranil has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in managing business operations, driving corporate strategies, and leading large teams, consistently ensuring operational efficiency and business growth. His diverse career has taken him from overseeing strategic corporate relations and academic leadership to managing large-scale healthcare missions in West Africa, and pioneering marketing initiatives for prominent institutions and companies across India.
Dr. Indranil Banerji
Head Industry Connect
Indranil Banerji has rich and diversified experience of over 25 years spanning Operations, Business Development, and Marketing across leading organisations in Retail, Healthcare, Education, and Media sectors.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management, with specialization in Retail and Mall Operations, from Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar, titled Study of Mall Operations in Ahmedabad and way forward towards profitability.Study of Mall Operations in Ahmedabad and way forward towards profitability.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Marketing, from Nirma Institute Of Management, Ahmedabad.
- Advanced Communication & Advertising coursework at XLRI Jamshedpur.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry from University of Calcutta.
Professional Experience
- Currently Head - External Relations and Growth, MICA, The School of Ideas (Feb 2025 – Present); responsible for Placements, Strategic partnerships, Leadership and Management Development Programmes, Alumni Relations, and strategic AI initiatives, both domestic and overseas.
- Head - Corporate and Alumni Relations, MICA (Jan 2024 – Present); led corporate relations, placements, and brand visibility activities, and managed key alumni engagement and industry partnership programs.
- Head - Corporate Relations, Institute of Management, Nirma University (Sep 2013 – Jan 2024); oversaw placement, industry certifications, social media initiatives, and international relations; also managed various accreditation activities and served as guest faculty.
- General Manager (Mall Management and Operations), Future Market Networks Ltd. (Jun 2007 – Sep 2013); managed two major malls in West Bengal and several in Western India, introducing innovative CRM and marketing programs.
- Chief Operations Officer, Critical Rescue International (Nigeria), managed health programs (including those supported by WHO) and led over 250 staff in pan-Nigerian healthcare initiatives.
- Previous roles: Marketing Manager at Apollo Hospitals International Ltd., Senior Manager at Wilnet Communications (Cadila Pharma Group), Senior Marketing Executive at DSS Mobile Communications, and early career experience at The Times of India (Bennett Coleman Co. Ltd.).
Awards & Research
- Led the Corporate Relations Cell of the Institute of Management (Nirma University) to win 'Best Department' (2017).
- Received the 'B-School with Excellent Industry Interface' award at the 2016 World Education Congress.
- Appointed as institute coordinator for national and international accreditation processes (NBA, SAQS, and EFMD).
- Authored research focused on the profitability of mall operations, contributing valuable insights to the academic and business community.