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Sunil Sharma

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Chief of Strategy & Innovation ( CXO position) at TATA Power
📍 India

Sunil Sharma is a Professor of Strategy at IIM Ahmedabad and the Dean of the IIMA-Dubai Campus, with over 30 years of experience. His career blends 16 years in industry with roles at McKinsey, Tata Power, ONGC, and NTPC, with over 15 years in academia. He holds a Ph. D. in Strategy from IIM Ahmedabad.

He demonstrates a strong interest in fostering entrepreneurship, particularly for women, highlighted by his promotion of IIM Ahmedabads partnership with the Goldman Sachs 10, 000 Women initiative. This reflects a commitment to supporting and scaling enterprises led by women through world-class business education.

Unique fact: Sunil has served as an Independent Director on the boards of major companies like ZEE Entertainment for six years, showcasing his expertise in corporate governance.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Chief of Strategy & Innovation ( CXO position)
Location
India
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Global Business Education
As the recently appointed Dean of the IIMA-Dubai campus, he is focused on expanding the institution's global footprint and strengthening ties with international industries.
Corporate Strategy
This is his core area of expertise, combining years of teaching at IIM Ahmedabad with senior strategy roles at Tata Power and McKinsey & Company.
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Career

Work history

2022 - 2023
Chief of Strategy & Innovation ( CXO position)
TATA Power
7-2010
Professor of Strategic Management & Professional Services Firm
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
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Sunil Sharma | IIMA. Featured in Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (official website)
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Prof Sunil Sharma joins Tata Power as Chief Strategy, Innovation & Business Collaboration. Featured in Economic Times – HR
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Education
Ph.D
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
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