Ranjan Karri

Director of Academic Affairs & Administrative Operations @Discovery Partners Institute

Springfield, IL, US
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WORK HISTORY

Aug 2022 — Present

Director of Academic Affairs & Administrative Operations @Discovery Partners Institute

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Chicago, IL, US

EDUCATION

1994 — 1995

Cleveland State University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

1982 — 1985

National Defence Academy

B.Sc.

1986 — 1988

Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management

1995 — 2000

Washington State University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Strategic Management

SKILLS

University TeachingLeadership DevelopmentStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingHigher EducationTeachingStatisticsSpssInstructional DesignNonprofitsResearchData AnalysisE-LearningQualitative ResearchStudent Affairs

ABOUT RANJAN KARRI

With over two decades of experience in higher education, I have honed my expertise as a professor, administrator, and thought leader in strategic management, entrepreneurship, and business ethics. My professional journey is anchored in a commitment to excellence, impactful research, and servant leadership principles that empower individuals and teams to thrive.I am deeply passionate about fostering academic excellence, having contributed extensively to leadership, entrepreneurship, and business ethics through a strong publication record in top-tier journals. As a department chair and leader of esteemed research academies, including the Midwest Academy of Management and the International Family Enterprise Research Academy, I’ve demonstrated a proven ability to inspire collaboration, advance innovative research, and elevate organizational outcomes.Key competencies include:Strategic Leadership: Driving department-level and institutional growth through visionary planning and collaborative leadership.Financial Management & Budgeting: Skilled in aligning fiscal strategies with academic priorities to optimize resources and ensure sustainability.Research Leadership: Proven ability to lead professional research communities, mentor emerging scholars, and advance thought leadership.Grounded in the principles of servant leadership, I lead with integrity, empathy, and a commitment to creating inclusive, high-performing academic environments. I am excited to continue shaping the future of higher education by building bridges between innovation, ethics, and academic excellence.

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