Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow appoints Dr. Sushma Vishnani as Director, reinforcing its focus on AI-driven learning, academic excellence, research, and strong placement outcomes. With nearly two decades at the institute, her leadership marks a future-focused step toward innovation, global collaborations, and industry-aligned management education.
With a vision to strengthen AI-Driven Learning and Placement Outcomes, Jaipuria Lucknow Appoints Dr. Sushma Vishnani as Director
A leadership transition rooted in academic depth, institutional continuity, and a future-facing vision
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, has appointed Dr. Sushma Vishnani as its new Director, marking a leadership transition that blends continuity with a forward-looking academic vision. A long-standing member of the institution, she reflects not just experience but also a deep understanding of the institute’s academic ethos and its evolving role in shaping future-ready management professionals.
Dr. Sushma Vishnani, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, began her journey with the institute in 2005 and, over nearly two decades, has grown from a faculty member to an institutional leader, contributing across teaching, research, and academic administration. As Professor of Finance and Accounting, Finance Area Chair, and most recently Dean (Academics), she has played a central role in strengthening curriculum design, accreditation processes, and pedagogical innovation. Under her academic leadership, the institute secured NAAC A+ accreditation, an important milestone that underscores sustained quality and academic rigour.
Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. and a Chartered Accountancy qualification, along with a Diploma in IFRS, M.Com, and B.Com (Hons). Before transitioning fully into academia, she built extensive industry experience across statutory audits of nationalised banks, internal and tax audits of corporations, insurance surveys, and financial consultancy. This blend of practical exposure and academic depth continues to inform her approach to management education.
Alongside her administrative contributions, Dr. Vishnani has developed a strong body of research focused on areas such as financial reporting quality, corporate governance, asset pricing, and earnings management, topics that sit at the heart of today’s evolving financial landscape. Her work has been published in reputed journals, including Global Business Review, Asia-Pacific Financial Markets, and Vikalpa (IIM Ahmedabad). She has also presented at leading institutions such as IITs, IIMs, Cardiff Business School, and Harvard. Her contributions have been recognised through accolades such as the ICAI International Research Bronze Award and the Best Faculty Award at Jaipuria for the highest research output.
Her appointment comes at a time when Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, is consolidating its position among India’s leading business schools. The institute holds the 67th position in the NIRF Management Rankings 2025 and carries AACSB accreditation, placing it among a select group of globally benchmarked institutions backed by a strong alumni network of over 16,000 professionals across industries.
In recent years, Jaipuria has been consciously shaping itself as an AI-forward business school, embedding artificial intelligence across curriculum design, classroom delivery, and institutional decision-making. This reflects a broader shift in management education, from knowledge acquisition to capability building in a rapidly changing business environment. Dr. Vishnani’s engagement with discussions around Generative AI in higher education aligns closely with this direction, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to staying relevant and future-focused.
The institute’s outcomes continue to reflect this positioning. The ongoing 2024–26 placement cycle has seen participation from over 275 companies, with students placed across sectors such as consulting, banking, technology, FMCG, and manufacturing. The highest package reached ₹24.11 LPA, while the average for the top 50% stood at ₹11.08 LPA. Over 32% of the recruiters were new, and the institute achieved a 100% summer internship placement rate. Recruiters included organisations such as Deloitte, ICICI Bank, BlackRock, and Aditya Birla Capital.
For students, the impact of this ecosystem is tangible. As Ayush Mishra, placed at BlackRock, shares, “Jaipuria not only equipped me with strong theoretical foundations but also gave me the platform to apply them in high-stakes environments. The mentorship and industry exposure were instrumental in helping me secure this opportunity.”
Commenting on her new role, Dr. Vishnani said that Jaipuria Lucknow has always stood for quality education and strong values, and that her focus will be on building further on this foundation while taking the institute to greater heights. The institute plans to strengthen its research culture, expand global academic collaborations, and introduce emerging specialisations aligned with evolving industry needs.
As the new batch for the PGDM/MBA 2026–28 begins on June 29 across Jaipuria’s campuses in Lucknow, Noida, Jaipur, and Indore, this leadership transition signals both stability and momentum. The institution not only remains rooted in academic depth but also actively adapts to the future of management education, where clarity of thought, technological readiness, and real-world relevance define success.
