IMI has announced the appointment of Dr. Jones Mathew as Director, IMI Delhi, effective August 3, 2026. Part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, IMI is India’s first corporate-sponsored business school. The appointment comes at a time when IMI is aggressively evolving its approach to management education to keep it industry focused and career aligned while strengthening its engagement with industry exponentially.
In this role, Dr. Mathew will set the strategic direction for IMI Delhi’s academic and institutional growth. Drawing on his experience across both industry and academia, he will focus on aligning the institute’s teaching with the changing demands of the corporate world.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Suresh Ramanathan, Chief Executive Officer, IMI, said, “Management education is evolving quickly, and IMI Delhi is well positioned to build on the strong foundation it already has. Dr. Mathew’s experience will be a valuable asset, particularly as we take forward our new curriculum and further strengthen our academic environment, deepen our industry partnerships, and create new opportunities for our students, while building IMI’s presence and visibility among industry ecosystems and the wider public. This is an exciting chapter for all of us, and we’re glad to have him on board.”
Speaking on his appointment, Dr. Jones Mathew, Director, IMI Delhi, said, “It is a privilege to join IMI Delhi and take on the responsibility of leading an institution with a 45 year strong legacy in management education. I look forward to working closely with our faculty, professional staff, industry partners, alumni and students, to leverage the extensive experience and strengths of the IMI community. My focus will be on creating an environment where students engage with real business challenges, and have a memorable student experience; where faculty adopt pedagogical innovations and produce high quality intellectual output; staff find it the best place to work in, and IMI strengthens itself as a higher education brand par excellence.”
Dr. Mathew is a seasoned academic and administrator with 18 years of corporate experience and more than 15 years of academic teaching and administrative experience in marketing. He has worked with organisations including HCL Ltd., MECON, Yonex and Reebok India and holds a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, (IIFT), New Delhi.
Prior to joining IMI Delhi, Dr. Mathew served as Principal and Head of Institution at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon.
