Name | Prasanna Venkatesan V S |
Designation | Associate Professor & Head- Corporate Connect |
Subject Area | General management, Career Counseling |
Prasanna.vvs@iba.ac.in |
Dynamic professional with over 30+ years of extensive experience in education, consulting, and research sectors—driving strategic leadership, operational excellence, and leading placements and corporate relations initiatives. Her multifaceted experience spans education, healthcare, and consulting, reflecting a deep understanding of industry dynamics and operational strategies that ensure institutional and student success.
A key force behind bridging the gap between academia and industry, she has enhanced student employability through innovative placement strategies and strategic partnerships. Over the years, she has developed a comprehensive skill set focused on stakeholder engagement, program development, and policy implementation—leading to significant institutional growth and career-ready graduates.
She has consistently demonstrated strong leadership in fostering collaborative environments that promote innovation, professional development, and excellence among both faculty and students. With in-depth knowledge of market research methodologies and industry trends, she identifies skill gaps and crafts targeted programs aligned with evolving market needs.
Her expertise extends to curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring academic relevance and responsiveness to real-world demands. As a DEI & HR scholar and avid learner, she has served as a Campus Placement Expert, Legal and Business Strategy Consultant, and Academic Advisor. She is also recognized for her corporate relations and campus-industry engagement, backed by a robust professional network of over 30,000 LinkedIn connections.
Strategic Architect of Corporate Relations, engineering high-impact partnerships that exponentially expanded talent acquisition pipelines and elevated institutional prestige.
Mastermind of Program Execution, orchestrating end-to-end MBA placement and internship drives, consistently delivering unparalleled 100% placement results under stringent timelines.
Cross-Functional Collaborator, driving synergy among academic leaders, industry stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to align objectives and accelerate business growth.
Policy Strategist and Compliance Enforcer, designing and institutionalizing cutting-edge governance policies to navigate evolving market regulations with zero risk exposure.
Global Business Influencer, leveraging deep international insights to penetrate new markets and tailor engagement strategies across diverse cultures.
Transformational Leader and Team Catalyst, inspiring high-performance cultures, driving innovation, and steering change with unwavering decisiveness and empathy.
- MBA (General management with Triple specialization: Hospital Management, Training and Development, Labour Welfare and Industry Relations)
- MLISc (Library and Information Science)
- BGL (Specialisation in General and Academic Law)
- Pursuing PhD (Human Resource)
- A total of 31 years out of which 13 years in Market Research and NBFC industry and 18 years in Training, Placement, Corporate relations, in various B-Schools and Universities
- Life Member of All India Management association (AIMA),
- Center for Education, Research and Growth (CEGR) in India,
- Member of HRFI,
- Member of NHRDN,
- Certified Alumni Master class holder
- Certificate in Leadership and Emotional Intelligence,(ISB)
- Certificate in Problem solving skills for University (University of Sydney)
- Human Resource, Diversity- Equality – Inclusivity, Employee Training and development, Employee Engagement