Governing Board
Strategic leadership for educational excellence & student success
University Governance
At the heart of our university’s mission is a deep commitment to widening participation in higher education and supporting every student’s progression into meaningful employment. Our Governing Board plays a vital role in driving this vision forward.
Comprised of dedicated individuals who bring a wealth of experience from both higher education and the commercial sector, the Board provides strategic leadership that reflects a balanced and forward-thinking approach. Their diverse backgrounds ensure that decisions are informed by a broad perspective — one that values academic excellence while also responding to the evolving needs of industry and society.
Passionate about access, opportunity and outcomes, our Board members champion initiatives that remove barriers to education, promote social mobility and enhance graduate employability. Their combined expertise helps to shape a learning environment that prepares students not only for academic success but also for rewarding and impactful careers.
Together, the Governing Board works closely with University leadership to ensure that our policies, partnerships and programmes are aligned with our core purpose: to empower all students to reach their full potential.
Meet the President & Chancellor
Dr. Vinay M. Agrawal
-Ph.D., MBA, BE
Dr Agrawal is an educationist with solid leadership qualities and the ability to push the envelope of thought. He is highly acclaimed with an enthusiastic zeal and ambition to bring innovative changes to the education system, particularly in India. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards for his contribution to education in India, such as Shiksha Bharti Puraskar (2010) and Bharat Vikas Ratna (2012). In 2016 Dr Agrawal received recognition as being the ‘Youngest University Chancellor in the World’ (World Book Of Records UK).
“Education is an intervention in modern society where, harmonious development can be achieved by enlightenment of an individual’s heart, mind and soul. I am of the opinion that education can transform the attitude, thought process and lifestyle of people leading to the development of society. Education makes people flexible in thinking rationally and making appropriate decisions. I have always worked towards empowering the mass. Education serves as the tool and technique of empowerment with skilled and socially relevant citizens. ISBM University stands for humanism, rationality, idea exploration and innovation. The approach of our curriculum focuses on experiential learning, ensuring better content delivery and provisions for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities as integral components of the learning process.”
