Introduction to the ESGCI DBA program

Dr. Nitin Manoharan specialises in strategy, innovation, AI, and Web3, with extensive global leadership experience. He is also a Practice Fellow researching AI and Web3 Strategies at the University of Warwick, Warwick Business School.

Dr. Nitin Manoharan specialises in strategy, innovation, AI, and Web3, with extensive global leadership experience. He is also a Practice Fellow researching AI and Web3 Strategies at the University of Warwick, Warwick Business School.

Dr. Shibani Belwalkar, a faculty member at SDA Bocconi and founder of Theory of Purpose, specialises in HR, organizational behavior, and leadership coaching. She has expertise in emotional intelligence, change management, and workplace spirituality. Dr. Belwalkar holds a Ph.D. from NMIMS and has authored several publications on workplace spirituality and purpose. She is also a certified coach and facilitator, with experience across global industries.

Dr. Shibani Belwalkar, a faculty member at SDA Bocconi and founder of Theory of Purpose, specialises in HR, organizational behavior, and leadership coaching. She has expertise in emotional intelligence, change management, and workplace spirituality. Dr. Belwalkar holds a Ph.D. from NMIMS and has authored several publications on workplace spirituality and purpose. She is also a certified coach and facilitator, with experience across global industries.

Kenneth Paul Lewis is a leadership, strategy, and culture change consultant with over 22 years of experience. He focuses on leadership development, OKRs, and executive presence at Atlas Learning. Co-founder of OKR International and Human Circuits, and board member at DocMode Health Technologies, Kenneth has consulted for organizations like Unilever, SWIFT, and PwC. He is certified in coaching and behavioral analysis methodologies and has an engineering background.

Kenneth Paul Lewis is a leadership, strategy, and culture change consultant with over 22 years of experience. He focuses on leadership development, OKRs, and executive presence at Atlas Learning. Co-founder of OKR International and Human Circuits, and board member at DocMode Health Technologies, Kenneth has consulted for organizations like Unilever, SWIFT, and PwC. He is certified in coaching and behavioral analysis methodologies and has an engineering background.

Dr. Josse Roussel holds a PhD from the University of Paris-Dauphine and an HDR from the University of Paris-II Panthéon Assas. His research spans finance, monetary policy, and the digitalisation of management, with publications in renowned journals like Human Resource Planning and La Revue d’Economie Financière.

Dr. Josse Roussel holds a PhD from the University of Paris-Dauphine and an HDR from the University of Paris-II Panthéon Assas. His research spans finance, monetary policy, and the digitalisation of management, with publications in renowned journals like Human Resource Planning and La Revue d’Economie Financière.

Dr. Raveendran Iyengar is an insurance executive with extensive expertise in risk management, legal liability exposure, and claims management. He holds a PhD in Risk and Insurance from Prescott University, focusing on insurance's role in risk management. With over 16 years as Managing Director at ALEgION Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd., he now specializes in predictive modeling and AI-driven solutions for the BFSI sector.

Dr. Raveendran Iyengar is an insurance executive with extensive expertise in risk management, legal liability exposure, and claims management. He holds a PhD in Risk and Insurance from Prescott University, focusing on insurance's role in risk management. With over 16 years as Managing Director at ALEgION Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd., he now specializes in predictive modeling and AI-driven solutions for the BFSI sector.

Dr. Sara Pax is a strategic leader with a Doctorate in Instructional Design Leadership and a strong track record in driving sustainable change and growth. She specialises in transformational leadership, strategy implementation, and learning and development. With expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability, she focuses on integrating corporate responsibility with profitability to drive long-term success.

Dr. Sara Pax is a strategic leader with a Doctorate in Instructional Design Leadership and a strong track record in driving sustainable change and growth. She specialises in transformational leadership, strategy implementation, and learning and development. With expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability, she focuses on integrating corporate responsibility with profitability to drive long-term success.

Dr. Sonia Bendimerad is an associate professor specialising in sustainable mobilities, social entrepreneurship, and digital innovation. She holds dual Ph.Ds in Economic and Social Sciences and Management Sciences. With extensive consulting experience, she has worked on decarbonizing last-mile logistics and evaluating social enterprises. Her research focuses on e-commerce return management, AI in supply chains, and social innovation.

Dr. Sonia Bendimerad is an associate professor specialising in sustainable mobilities, social entrepreneurship, and digital innovation. She holds dual Ph.Ds in Economic and Social Sciences and Management Sciences. With extensive consulting experience, she has worked on decarbonizing last-mile logistics and evaluating social enterprises. Her research focuses on e-commerce return management, AI in supply chains, and social innovation.

Dr. Jana Badran is a specialist in Strategic Management, Business Ethics, CSR, and Performance Management, with a Ph.D. from IAE Gustave Eiffel - Paris Est University. She has been a panel speaker and expert for organizations like the Arab Thought Foundation and The National Commission for Lebanese Women. Her work includes grant reviewing, academic committee coordination, and research on curriculum reform, gender equality, and CSR. A prolific author, she has multiple publications and conference presentations.

Dr. Jana Badran is a specialist in Strategic Management, Business Ethics, CSR, and Performance Management, with a Ph.D. from IAE Gustave Eiffel - Paris Est University. She has been a panel speaker and expert for organizations like the Arab Thought Foundation and The National Commission for Lebanese Women. Her work includes grant reviewing, academic committee coordination, and research on curriculum reform, gender equality, and CSR. A prolific author, she has multiple publications and conference presentations.

Dr. Finn Majlergaard, CEO and chief consultant of Gugin, has a Doctorate from the International School of Management. He helps organizations build strong cultures aligned with strategy, emphasizing the unique competitive advantage of a strong culture. As a cultural diversity expert, he has consulted with hundreds of companies globally, written two books on cultural diversity, and lectures at several business schools. He also founded two online platforms for educated professionals and students.

Dr. Finn Majlergaard, CEO and chief consultant of Gugin, has a Doctorate from the International School of Management. He helps organizations build strong cultures aligned with strategy, emphasizing the unique competitive advantage of a strong culture. As a cultural diversity expert, he has consulted with hundreds of companies globally, written two books on cultural diversity, and lectures at several business schools. He also founded two online platforms for educated professionals and students.

Dr. Aparajit Parthasarathy holds a Doctorate in Neuromarketing. He is a marketing expert, program manager, and educator with experience in higher education administration and international business development. He manages ESG Luxe, ESG Sport, and the DBA program at ESGCI. Previously, he was a shareholder and Head of International Marketing & Distribution at F&F Beverages. Coming from a strong marketing and business development background, he has taught at top business schools in France and consulted in digital and social media.

Dr. Aparajit Parthasarathy holds a Doctorate in Neuromarketing. He is a marketing expert, program manager, and educator with experience in higher education administration and international business development. He manages ESG Luxe, ESG Sport, and the DBA program at ESGCI. Previously, he was a shareholder and Head of International Marketing & Distribution at F&F Beverages. Coming from a strong marketing and business development background, he has taught at top business schools in France and consulted in digital and social media.

Dr. Alexandre Eyries holds a Ph.D. from Université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis and an HDR from Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté. Specialising in communication, media semiotics, and project management, he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and scientific works. He is a teacher-researcher at IUT Dijon and Nancy, Director of the “Mutations and Agilités” chair, and leads seminars on semiology and brand management at IAE Caen.

Dr. Alexandre Eyries holds a Ph.D. from Université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis and an HDR from Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté. Specialising in communication, media semiotics, and project management, he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and scientific works. He is a teacher-researcher at IUT Dijon and Nancy, Director of the “Mutations and Agilités” chair, and leads seminars on semiology and brand management at IAE Caen.

Axel Berard holds a PhD in Management from Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, focusing on team performance in esports. He has taught at Emlyon Business School, Sino-British College, and Aix-Marseille Université. Axel is interested in both individual and team performance and his research explores esports for understanding organizational behavior. He consults on implementing esports in various sectors and is also involved in projects related to transferable skills through video games and the esports industry in France.

Axel Berard holds a PhD in Management from Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, focusing on team performance in esports. He has taught at Emlyon Business School, Sino-British College, and Aix-Marseille Université. Axel is interested in both individual and team performance and his research explores esports for understanding organizational behavior. He consults on implementing esports in various sectors and is also involved in projects related to transferable skills through video games and the esports industry in France.

Dr. Talal K. Ali Mohamad is a supply chain and operations director with 14+ years of experience in the healthcare sector across Lebanon, KSA, UAE, and Jordan. He holds a Doctorate in Strategic Management, specialising in corporate strategy and innovation. His research focuses on customer perception, service quality, AI in HR, and healthcare organizations. He has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Talal K. Ali Mohamad is a supply chain and operations director with 14+ years of experience in the healthcare sector across Lebanon, KSA, UAE, and Jordan. He holds a Doctorate in Strategic Management, specialising in corporate strategy and innovation. His research focuses on customer perception, service quality, AI in HR, and healthcare organizations. He has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Augusta Ndzana is an expert in Strategic and International Marketing with a Ph.D. in Strategic Marketing and over a decade of teaching and academic coordination experience. She has held senior lecturer roles at institutions like EM Lyon, INSEEC, and Paris School of Business. Her expertise spans marketing strategy, consumer behavior, innovation growth hacking, and cross-cultural management. A sought-after speaker and consultant, she has published works on market trends and humor in marketing communication.

Dr. Augusta Ndzana is an expert in Strategic and International Marketing with a Ph.D. in Strategic Marketing and over a decade of teaching and academic coordination experience. She has held senior lecturer roles at institutions like EM Lyon, INSEEC, and Paris School of Business. Her expertise spans marketing strategy, consumer behavior, innovation growth hacking, and cross-cultural management. A sought-after speaker and consultant, she has published works on market trends and humor in marketing communication.