Prof Anil Kumar

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Member of the Academic Board at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Overview

Anil Kumar is a distinguished academic and corporate governance expert with over 35 years of experience. He serves as CEO of the University of Delhi Foundation, an Independent Director at LIC of India, and a Professor at the Delhi School of Economics. An alumnus of SRCC, Delhi School of Economics, and Harvard Business School, he holds a Ph. D. in Corporate Governance.

His passion for education extends beyond his official roles; he founded Vittshalla, a financial education cell launched by the then Union Finance Minister to promote financial literacy across India. He is a prolific author and is frequently featured as a panelist on national news channels, discussing finance and corporate governance.

Unique fact: He has authored over ten books on corporate law and governance, with his book "Company Law" now in its 15th edition.

Personality Overview

Observative

Meticulous

Logical And Quick

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Governance
This is his core area of expertise, the subject of his Ph. D. thesis, his professorship, and a topic he frequently speaks and writes about.
Financial Education
He founded Vittshalla, an initiative dedicated to spreading financial literacy throughout India, demonstrating a personal commitment to the cause.
Higher Education Leadership
As CEO of the University of Delhi Foundation and Chairman of Deen Dayal Upadhyay College's Governing Body, he is deeply involved in university administration and development.

Media Appearances

DU endowment fund finds takers in LIC & other PSUs, but critics worried about privatisation. Featured in ThePrint

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Work History

4-2025
Member of the Academic Board at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
3-2025
Chairman of Nomination & Remuneration Committee at LIC
1-2025
Chairman at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College
10-2022
CEO - University of Delhi Foundation at Delhi University
10-2022
Professor (Corporate Governance & Finance) at Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi

Education

Education details unavailable from Harvard Business School
2006 - 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Delhi University

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Insights For Selling To Prof Anil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Prof Anil is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Prof Anil

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Prof Anil move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Prof Anil take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Prof Anil

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