Dr. Nandeesh V Hiremath

• M.Sc. (Agri.), MBA (HRM & Marketing), Ph.D., PGDHRM, PGDRD, CCIPRs & ACBT-IPRs (WIPO Worldwide Academy, Switzerland)
• Currently pursuing Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education Management & Administration (PGDEMA) from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, 2014-15.

• Professor & Principal, Ramaiah Institute of Business Studies (RIBS/ RIMS), Bangalore
• Professor & Director – Industry & Academic Collaborations, CMR University, Bangalore
• Professor & Dean, IBMR – International Business School, Bangalore
• Professor & Asst. Dean, International Institute of Business Studies, Bangalore
• Senior Faculty & Director I/c at National Institute of Rural Banking (NIRB) (A NABARD funded training Institute)
• Manager – R & D (Tropica Seeds Pvt. Ltd.).

• Life Member, National HRD Network (NHRD-N), Bangalore
• Life Member, Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), Bangalore
• Member, National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), Bangalore
• Member, Bangalore Management Association (BMA), Bangalore
• Member, MTC (Management Teachers Consortium) Global, Bangalore
• Executive member, Kayaka Foundation (Group of HR Professionals), Bangalore (since 2003)
• Charter Member, Rotary Bangalore Mahalakshmi, Rotary International District 3190, Bangalore (May 2003 – June 2014)
• Member, Rotary Bangalore Cosmopolitan, Rotary International District 3190, Bangalore (since July 2014)

• Conferred ‘Outstanding Leadership Award’ (July 2014) by IBMR-International Business School, Bangalore for the Excellent contributions done as Professor & Dean, to re-build the B-School during 2012-14.
• Conferred ‘Outstanding Rotarian Award’(Aug 2006) by Rotary Bangalore Mahalakshmi, an affiliate of Rotary International, USA for the outstanding services & excellent performance in this Club as Director-Vocational Service, Director-International Service, Bulletin Editor, Secretary, Centennial President & Alumni of The Rotary Foundation.

• Techno-management Consultant from Agri-Grow More(Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Group of Co. Visited Malaysia twice as a Techno-management Consultant to facilitate International Collaborations (2006) with Ministry of Agriculture, Malaysia from Indian Companies
• Distinguished Young Professional (Trainer) Award from Rotary International, USA

– Visited USA as a member of prestigious ‘Group Study Exchange Team’, as Socio-cultural Ambassador from                   Karnataka / India to USA (Apr-May 2003)
– Interacted with Professors of Business Management Schools at reputed Universities
– GSE is a program aimed at enhancing international understanding & world peace

• Conference Sponsorship Award under International Post-Graduate Student Sponsorship Category from Gatsby Foundation, UK & Visited United Kingdom to participate in 50th SEB Intl. Symposium at Univ. of Cambridge (1995)
• Lead MBA Students’ International Industrial Visits (SIIVs) four times as Faculty Coordinator during Feb 2009 & June 2011 to Singapore & Malaysia: Facilitated Seminars; visits to Universities, Industries & other places

• Won the 1st Prize in Best Paper presentation Award in National Conference on “Emerging Business Opportunities & Challenges, 2013” during 22-23March 2013 organized by R.V. Institute of Management (RVIM), Association of Indian Management Schools & Bangalore Management Association (BMA),
• Young Scientist Foreign Travel Grant from Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India, New Delhi & Presented 5 Research papers in 2 International Conferences at UK (1995), Interacted with Scientists at Plant Science Research Labs of various Universities
• Senior Research Fellowship for Ph.D. by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi (1993-97)
• Research Scholarship for Ph.D. by ASPEE Agricultural Research and Devt. Foundation, Bombay (1994-97).

• University Merit Scholarship for Ph.D. by University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (1993-95)
• University Merit Scholarship for M.Sc.(Agri.) by University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (1990-91)

• • Chairman, Membership Development – Rotary Bangalore JP Nagar, Bangalore (Jan 2019 to Present)
  • Trustee – Rotary Bangalore Cosmopolitan Trust (July 2014 to Dec 2018)
  • Chairman –TEACH Committee, Rotary International District 3190, Bangalore (2015-16)
  • Founder Trustee*, Rotary Cosmopolitan Trust, Bangalore (since 2015)
  • Coordinator- New Gen., Rotary International District 3190, Bangalore (2012-13)
  • Chairman, TRF Alumni Association, Rotary Intl. Dist.3190,B’lore (2007-08)
  • Training Facilitator, Rotary International District 3190, Bangalore (2006-07 & 2009-10)
  • Centennial President, Rotary Club of Mahalakshmi, Bangalore (2004-05)
  • Founder Trustee*, International Veerashaiva Foundation, Hubli (since 2008)
  • Founder President*, Prakruthi Foundation, Bangalore (since 2006)
  • Founder Secretary*, Lokaseva Foundation, Bangalore (since 2004)
  • Coordinator-India*, Lokaseva Charity Foundation, New Jersey, USA (2003 to 2011)
  • Secretary, Genetics Society, UAS, Bangalore (1994-96)
  • Secretary, Plant Breeders Association, UAS, Bangalore (1991)

  * – Honorary positions in Non-Profit Organizations

• Nandeesh V. Hiremath & Dr. C Vasanthakumar (2018), Chapter titled HR Analytics: Emerging Trends, Tools, Challenges and Opportunities in the book Advances in Business & Management Published by Prateeksha Publications, Jaipur -302004 (Rajasthan), India.
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2007), Glorious Heritage of Veerashaivism & Shree Rambhapuri Peetha, Book No. 44 out of 50 Books Published by Shree Madveerashaiva Sadbhodana Mahasamste (Regd.), Shreemad Rambhapuri Mahasamsttana Peetha, Balehonnur -577112, Karnataka, India.

• Human Resource Management (HRM) aspects in Organizations
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) & their implications to Developing countries
• Capacity building & participatory approaches for integrated rural development by NGOs
• Skill Building & Employability studies of youth through Industry-Institute Interaction (I3) initiatives OR Industry-Academia Collaborations
• Biotechnology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) & their applications in Indian context

• Susmita Ghosh & Dr. Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2019), “A Study on Smart Homes, Home Automation Systems and Brand Awareness of Wawasan Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad” International Conference on Information to Knowledge to Wisdom – Multidisciplinary Approach to Research Organized by Dayananda Sagar Business Academy, Bengaluru March 29, 2019
• Anyatom Biswas & Dr. Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2019), “Analytical study on segmentation and penetration level of HDFC Bank in HSR Layout catchment area of Bangalore” 7th International Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Management” Organized by International School of Management Excellence (ISME), Bangalore Feb 22-23, 2019
• Debpriya Hazra & Dr. Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2019), “A Study on Ashok Leyland University (ALU)’s CORE Curriculum-2018 with GETs at Ashok Leyland MDC-Hosur Unit” 7th International Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Management” Organized by International School of Management Excellence (ISME), Bangalore Feb 22-23, 2019
• Sayan Pal & Dr. Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2019), “A study on present and the future impact of IT in Bangalore city and also market potential for BlueInd Consulting Services in Bangalore” 7th International Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Management” Organized by International School of Management Excellence (ISME), Bangalore Feb 22-23, 2019
• Mohd Tabish & Dr. Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2019), “A comparative study on AR & VR engagement and problems faced by users with TaDa time App of Augray Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore” 7th International Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Management” Organized by International School of Management Excellence (ISME), Bangalore Feb 22-23, 2019
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2019), “Innovations in Institution Building: Case Study of IIPM, IBA & WISDOM” International Workshop on New Works in Consciousness Corridors Organized by Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore: February 11, 2019
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2019), “Learning 4.0: Emerging trends in Educational transformation & EdTech Startup Ecosystem in India” The Second Annual Future of Learning Conference “Learning 4.0: Connecting the Dots and Reaching the Unreached” Organized by IIMB (IIM Bangalore) & IITBx (IIT Mumbai): Jan 4 – 5, 2019
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath, Dr. C. Vasanthakumar and Prof. Butchi Babu Muvva (2018), “Gurukul-Tech Model of Education in New-Age Era: Opportunities and Challenges” International Conference on “Society and Management: Indian Culture vis-à-vis Western Culture.” Organized by IIM Kozhikode, 7^th – 8^th Dec. 2018
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2018), “Entrepreneurship Ecosystems – Finance schemes & Business Incubation” Session lead as Invited Resource Person Seminar entitled “Role of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in current Scenario” organized by Dept. of Resource Mgmt. & Research Centre, Bangalore VHD Central Institute of Home Science on 16th Oct. 2018
• Madhumita Barik and Dr. Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2018), “Competitive Advantage of IPRs (Intellectual Property Rights) in Business: Analysis for Indian context” Sixth International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Management on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at ISME campus, Bangalore
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath and Dr. C. Vasanthakumar (2018), “Reshaping the workforce productivity using HR Analytics” Sixth International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Management on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at ISME campus, Bangalore
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath*, Prof. Butchi Babu Muvva (2018), Analysis on impact of Guided-MOOCs platform w.r.t. Entrepreneurship Course for PG Students, Annual Conference on “Future of Learning (FOL)” ‘Convergence of Technology, Pedagogy & Policy in transforming learning’ Organized by IIMB (IIM Bangalore) & IITBx (IIT Mumbai): Jan 15-17, 2018
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath*, Prof. Butchi Babu Muvva and Dr. Meera Uday (2017), Start-up Ecosystem in India: Status & Analysis of growth Trends, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in India: Issues & Challenges (Editors: Dr. M Manjunath Shettigar & Prof Rejoice Thomas), Published by Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, Procedings of National Seminar organized by Christ University, Bangalore (13 Feb 2017); Page 12-28. ISBN: 978-93-86256-49-2
• Butchi Babu Muvva & Dr.Nandeesh V. Hiremath* (2017), Emerging Trends of Digital Entrepreneurship in India, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in India: Issues & Challenges (Editors: Dr. M Manjunath Shettigar & Prof Rejoice Thomas), Published by Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, Proceedings of National Seminar organized by Christ University, Bangalore (13 Feb 2017); Page 29-42. ISBN: 978-93-86256-49-2
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath*, Prof. Butchi Babu Muvva, Dr. Meera Uday and Prof. Udaya Shankar C.N.(2017), “Emerging Trends of Entrepreneurial & Start-up Ecosystem in India” 17th International Business Horizon – INBUSH ERA WORLD SUMMIT 2017 (February 8-10, 2017) on “Comprehension, Commitment, Courage & Collaboration ( 4 Cs ) : Converting ideas into logical outcomes for creating world class organizations”  Amity International Business School, Amity University, Noida (Skype Presentation), Februray 8-10, 2017
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2016), “Analysis of Start-up Culture in India and Role of B-Schools to promote new generation Enterprises” National Conference on “Start-up India Stand up India – Role of B-Schools” organized by M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM), Bangalore: May 27, 2016
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2016), Mentoring perspectives in MENTOR Magazine published by Edumedia Publications Pvt.Ltd., Bangalore. Volume 9, Issue 10, Pages 28-32; March 2016
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath and Narendra Babu B. V. (2016), Start-up culture in India & Karnataka: Issues, Challenges & Opportunities, 8th IBA International Conference on “Taking India to Greater Heights” organized by Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore: March 24-26, 2016
• Gurunath Jyantikar, Sharangouda G. Patil and Dr. Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2016), Progressive Growth trends, Innovative Business Practices & their impact on Strengthening of Member Cooperatives of Karnataka State Souharda Federal Cooperative Ltd. (KSSFCL), 31st ISSC National Conference held at University of Mysore, 5-6 March 2016
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath, Priyanka Joe, Bindhu K. and Shobana Meshach (2015), Changing trends of Business & Management Education in India, Review paper presented at National Seminar on ‘Harmonization of Indian Business Education in the context of Global Education’ organized by Indian Council of Business Education (ICBE), Bangalore on 20 November 2015, and published in ICBE Proceedings, 2015, 1 : 75-91. ((ISBN 978-1-5136-0595-1)
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath, Prof.Shiv Tripathi, Bindu K. and Priyanka Joe (2015), Analysis of Trends in Business Ecosystem of Investments and Acquisitions overseas by Indian Multinational Enterprises (IMEs) in a new Global order, Research Paper presented at 4th International Conference on “Business Ecosystems – Issues, Challenges & Opportunities” organized by Dept. of Management Studies & Research Centre, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore: November 5 & 6, 2015.
• Gurunath Jyantikar, H.V.Rajeev, Sharangouda G. Patil and Dr. Nandeesh V. Hiremath (2013), Progressive Growth trends and Innovative Business Practices of Karnataka State Souharda Federal Cooperative Ltd. (KSSFCL), Paper submitted & presented at 8th International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Asia Pacific Regional Research Conference: 29-30 November 2013. Organized by and held at University of Mysore, Mysore.
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath, Dr.Krishna R., Shreedevi Shintri and Kruparani M.C. (2013), Current trends in Psychological Contract & Employee Engagement Practices as tools of Talent Management in selected Globally Integrated Enterprises (GIEs), Paper submitted & presented at National Conference on “Emerging Trends in HRM”, 29 October 2013. Organised by PES Institute of Technology, Dept of MBA, Bangalore.
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath, Kruparani M.C., Dr. R. Krishna (2013), A Critical Review of current status, changing trends and future prospects for Management Education & Employability of MBA/PGDM Graduates in India, Paper submitted & presented at National Conference on “MBA at the Cross Roads”, September 14, 2013 Organised by M. S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Dept. of Management Studies, Bangalore and being published in M.S.R. Journal of Management, 1 (2): 1-10 (ISSN 2321-7383).
• Nandeesh V. Hiremath, Kruparani M.C., Dr.Shilpa Warad, and S.N. Manik (2013), Current status, progress, trends and innovations in Global Healthcare by the Government, Private and Non-Profit Organizations, with special reference to India, Paper submitted & presented at National Conference on Emerging Business Opportunities & Challenges, March 22-23, 2013 Organised by R.V. Institute of Managment, Bangalore and Published in Book entitled “Emerging Business Opportunities & Challenges : Special Focus on Healthcare” (Ed. Dr.T.V.Raju), Published by Excel Books, New Delhi, page 220-230. (ISBN 978-93- 5062-333-6)
• Shilpa Warad, Dr. Nandeesh V. Hiremath, Dr. Krishna R., Mahentesh Goudar and Kruparani Pradeep (2013), Health Insurance Industry : Ray of Hope for cashless Hospitalization in India, Paper submitted & presented at National Conference on Emerging Business Opportunities & Challenges, March 22-23, 2013 Organised by R.V. Institute of Managment, Bangalore and Published in Book entitled “Emerging Business Opportunities & Challenges : Special Focus on Healthcare” (Ed. Dr.T.V.Raju), Published by Excel Books, New Delhi, page 23-35. (ISBN 978-93-5062-333-6)

• Chaired as Technical Session Chairperson at INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on “Strategies and Action Plans for Sustainable Development in Higher Education” organized by Presidency College, Bangalore on 8th August 2014.
• Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Panelist & Resource Person at various MDPs & EDPs for Senior Executives of Cooperative Institutions in Karnataka between 2004 and 2015.

• Dr.S.T.S. Reddy, Dr.N V Hiremath, Raja Mohammad & Ashok Alur (2005), Working Paper Series No.2, entitled “Tradition meeting Modernity” – ‘A case study on the Management of Mudiayanur Tank, Kolar District, Karnataka’, project sponsored & working paper published by Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation – Inter-Cooperation (SDC-IC), Switzerland / Bangalore, along with Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

Has been associated as Training Facilitator / Guest Faculty at Staff Training Centres (STCs) of Central/ State Govts through Training & Development (T&D) interventions in

• Karnataka State Financial Corporation (KSFC), Bangalore
• Department of Agriculture, Horticulture & Sericulture, Govt. of Karnataka & Tamil Nadu
• National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), R.O. Bangalore

Management Development Programs/ Executive Development Programs :

As Senior Faculty (Trainer for Bank Executives) & Director I/c at National Institute for Rural Banking (NIRB), Bangalore (A premier National-level Training Institute for Bank Executives)

• Worked as Programme Director / Training Coordinator – managed 134 MDPs / EDPs & as Core Trainer for 375 programmes & trained over 12,500 Middle & Senior level Bank Executives
• Designed 19 new MDPs / EDPs / Trainings [enabling the institute to increase annual training programmes from 35 to 61 during 2000-07] & acted as Faculty Leader for designing of Client-specific Trainings (generating an additional income of over 22%+ during 2003-06)
• Developed / Edited the Training Course Material of 40 programs in Human Resource Management (HRM), Project Management, Financial Management etc
• Was recognized as Effective Liaison officer in organizing International Exchange Study Visits (between India and Poland/ Singapore/ Malaysia) of NIRB

Consultancy Services:

Worked as Techno-management Consultant- for International NGO Funding Agencies in India (Bilateral programmes in India): Training, Project Management /Monitoring & Evaluation & Technical Support during 2002 to 2011 viz.,

• Indo-Swiss :Swiss Agency for Devt & Coop. Inter-Cooperation (SDC-IC), B’lore
• Indo-Swiss Participatory Watershed Devt Project-Karnataka(ISPWD-K), B’lore
• Indo-Dutch : AME (Agriculture Man Ecology) Foundation, Bangalore
• Indo-Danish : DANIDA-WYTEP Project with Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore
• Indo-Scottish : Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF), Scotland, UK
• Indo-German: Karl Kubel Stiffing (KKS), Germany
• Indo-US: Caritas India, funded by Caritas, USA

Worked on International Collaborations as Technical Consultant (India) & Coordinator for 4 Malaysian Companies (2006) viz.,

• AgriGrowMore (Malayasia) Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Bio-technology Nexus (M) Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Organic Pest Control (M) Sdn. Bhd., Seremban, Malaysia
• Deshyam Bio-Tani (M) Sdn. Bhd., Penang, Malaysia

• ‘Millionaire Mind’ Workshop – By Peak Potentials & Harv Eker, USA at Coimbatore (8-9 March 2015)
• ‘FICCI Higher Education Summit –(FICCI-HES 2014)’ – Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Higher Education Summit at New Delhi (Nov 13-14,2014)
• ‘Landmark Forum’ Seminar – Landmark Worldwide Education Pvt. Ltd., USA at Bangalore (Sept 28-30, 2014)
• ‘CII South Zone Meet’ – Confederation of Indian Industry, Bangalore (Sept 14, 2014)
• ‘5-Keys for Excellence in Business’ – Dr.Doris-MasterNLP Trainer,USA & C2X,B’lore(7-8 Dec’13)
• ‘FD-NLP in Teaching & Learning’  – Cambridge Inst of Tech.- MBA Dept, B’lore (30 Aug 2013)
• ‘Excellence in Teaching Methods’ – Intl. Institute of Business Studies (IIBS), B’lore (Aug.2011)
•  ‘Technology enabled Learning(TeL)-Level-2’ – Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), B’lore (Dec. 2009)
• ‘FDP- Psychology, Technology & Excellence in Education’  – IBMR-IBS, Bangalore (Aug. 2009)
• ‘Technology enabled Learning(TeL)-Level-1’  – Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), B’lore (Feb. 2009)
• ‘Technology enabled Learning(TeL)’ – Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), B’lore (Aug. 2008)
• ‘Global Financial Turmoil’ – IBMR-IBS, Banglore (Aug.2008)
• ‘Good Business Practices’ – Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), B’lore (May 2007)
• ‘District Leadership Training’ – R.I.Dist. 3190 of Rotary International, USA (March 2007)
• ‘Mind  your Mind’ Workshop – SellMark Inc, Bangalore (June 2006)
• Orientation of Training Facilitators  – R.I.Dist. 3190 (Banaglore) of Rotary International (R.I.), Chicago, USA (April 2006)
• Result Based Management (RBM) – Leger Foundation, Canada at People Development Training Centre (PDTC) at Warangal, AP (Feb, 2006)
• Trg. on Impact of IPRs in Biotech Industry – Biotech Consortium of India Ltd.(BCIL),New Delhi(Mar 2005)