Dr Maruthi R Suresh, is a Professor in the School of Management Sciences at Chanakya University since 2024. He teaches courses on Product Strategy and Brand Management,

Dr Suresh has many years of professional experience in academics, research, and consulting. He started his career as Researcher TERI, New Delhi (earlier known as Tata Energy Research Institute). He was one of the youngest Area Conveners there and examined institutional dimensions in renewable energy. He taught in leading institutions such as IRMA, Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPMB) under (Min of Commerce), Icfai Business School (IBS), Bangalore. He was a Professor in the Marketing area at SDMIMD-Mysore, an EFMD accredited institution and contributed to multiple theatres in the institution building process there in addition to teaching for several years.

His consulting experience was with Tata Economic Consultancy Services (TECS-a division of Tata Sons) where he was principal consultant for corporates, non-profit sector, government and international organizations. As a Senior Consultant he has handled around 30 plus consulting and research assignments of varying durations in different managerial contexts. His research has covered different ownership forms. He has designed several MDPs for executives in corporate firms, cooperative sector, public sector enterprises, civil servants and FDPs. He has taught courses as part of SDMIMD institutional arrangement, at the British University in Dubai (BUiD) and Montpellier Business School, France.

He won awards from Higher Education Forum for Academic Excellence, Emerald-AIMA Indian Management Research Fund award, WeSchool -AIMS Silver Medal for Innovation for conceptualising and implementing the Social Relevant Project at SDMIMD and was also among the 10 top reviewers for a global business publications group. He was Consulting editor, Icfai Journal of Marketing Management, and is on the Editorial board of Icfai Journal of Brand Management. At SDMIMD he was the Chairperson for Placements in 2009-10 and Chairperson of Entrepreneurship cell which he pioneered and nurtured from its inception in 2013 till 2023. He anchored a program called Startup Charcha there which completed the 10th year in 2023. He held Academic Administration positions such as Administration Coordinator and SFA Coordinator at IIPM, Alumni Coordinator at IRMA and assisted the Organisational Restructuring Committee at TERI.

At Chanakya he is member of School (of Management) Research Committee and Chairperson of Examination Ethics Committee.

I have also guided Ph D scholars affiliated to University of Mysore in Strategy and Marketing. The scholars have successfully defended their thesis.

• Ph.D., (Management) from Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), The M S University of Baroda,2009. Ph.D. with specific focus on Strategy and its interface with marketing
• PGDRM (now known as MBA – RM), Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand, 1986. IRMA is now Tribhuvan Sahkari University, designated by the Govt of India as an institution of National Importance
• B.Sc., (Physics), Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, University of Madras, 1983

Edited Books

1. M. R. Suresh and M. V. Sunil, *Building Partnership for Social Initiatives: a Compendium of Cases in Public Private Partnership (PPP) – Volume 1 & 2*. Mysuru: SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) and Administrative Training Institute (ATI) PPP Cell, 2021, ISBN: 978-93-83302-54-3.
2. H. Gayathri, S. Jayakrishnan, R. Sugant, and M. R. Suresh, Eds., *Second Annual Conference on Emerging Trends in Marketing*. Mysore: SDMIMD, 2016, ISBN: 978-93-83302-17-8.
3. M. R. Suresh and N. R. G. Sharma, Eds., *Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility*. Mysore: SDMIMD, 2015, ISBN: 978-93-83302-10-9.
4. M. R. Suresh, R. Sugant, and S. Jayakrishnan, Eds., *National Conference on Consumer Behaviour: Contemporary Issues & Emerging Trends*. Mysore: SDMIMD, 2015, ISBN: 978-93-83302-13-0.
5. H. Gayathri, M. R. Suresh, and N. R. G. Sharma, Eds., *Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility*. Mysore: SDMIMD, 2014, ISBN: 978-93-83302-03-1.
6. V. Krishnamurthy and M. R. Suresh, “Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in the Sports Sector: A scan of the extant literature on the policy environment, global perspectives, and projects implemented by other sectors in India,” *Int. J. Knowledge Management in Tourism and Hospitality*, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 136–148, 2023. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJKMTH.2023.132787.
7. S. Niketh and M. R. Suresh, “Implementing Green Marketing Strategy By Processed Food Companies – Can Sustainable Development & CSR Be Used In Marketing?,” *Int. J. Food and Nutritional Sciences*, vol. 11, special issue 3, Dec. 2022.
8. M. R. Suresh, “Innovations in Designing and Teaching Marketing Courses: lessons and insights from cases and the way forward,” *Contemporary Research in Management*, vol. XI, pp. 35–68, Mysore: SDM RCMS, SDMIMD, 2022, ISBN: 978-93-83302-56-7.
9. S. Niketh and M. R. Suresh, “Determinants of Consumer Behavior impacting Green Marketing,” *JASC: J. Applied Science and Computations*, vol. 8, no. 12, pp. 73–95, 2021.
10. M. R. Suresh, “Character competence and role of leadership: Insights from a faith-inspired social enterprise,” *Presidency J. of Management Thought & Research*, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 67–78, Jul.–Dec. 2019.
11. M. R. Suresh, “Strategic Dimensions of Altruistic Organisations: Insights and lessons from two initiatives-SKDRDP and Asha Kirana,” *3D IBA J. of Management & Leadership*, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 59–71, Jan.–Jun. 2019.
12. M. R. Suresh, “A ray of hope for people living with AIDS- Asha Kirana: Its Growth and Strategic Issues (a case study),” *Presidency J. of Management Thought & Research*, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 102–109, Jan.–Jun. 2018.
13. M. R. Suresh, “Leadership in social enterprise- dimensions and insights,” *Contemporary Research in Management*, vol. V, Mysore: SDMIMD, 2016, ISBN: 978-93-83302-15-4.
14. M. R. Suresh, “Product management practices in social enterprises – insight for mainstream business enterprises,” *Contemporary Research in Management*, vol. IV, Mysore: SDM RCMS, 2015, ISBN: 978-93-83302-08-6.
15. M. R. Suresh, “Strategic Responses of Enterprises in Market Environment -An Examination Across Ownership Form: Case Study of a Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. (RCMPF),” *3D IBA J. of Management and Leadership*, special issue, Jan.–Jun. 2010.
16. M. R. Suresh, B. N. Mishra, and V. Joshi, “Harinagar rural energy development project,” *Vikalpa – The Journal for Decision Makers*, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 53–56, Jan.–Mar. 1990.
17. M. R. Suresh, “ABC Regional Cooperative Dairy Federation’s Bottled Water Marketing Initiative,” AIMA Case Research Centre, 2021. Available: https://www.caseresearchaima.in/index.php/frontend/product_display/400.
18. M. R. Suresh and V. Krishnamurthy, “Striving for Badminton for All: a Sports Endeavour at the Grassroots by Padukone Sports Management,” *Cases in Management*, vol. XI, SDMIMD, Mysore, 2022.
19. M. R. Suresh, “Formulating Marketing Plan at Jayanagar Dairy Union Ltd (JDUL),” *Cases in Management*, vol. X, Mysore: SDM RCMS, SDMIMD, 2021, ISBN: 978-93-83302-55-0. Available: https://www.caseresearchaima.in/frontend/product_display/594.
20. M. R. Suresh and V. Krishnamurthy, “Sports City by Naya Raipur Development Authority,” in *A Compendium of Cases in Public Private Partnership*, vol. II, SDMIMD and ATI, Mysore, 2021.
21. M. V. Sunil and M. R. Suresh, “Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital,” in *A Compendium of Cases in Public Private Partnership*, vol. I, SDMIMD and ATI, Mysore, 2021.
22. M. R. Suresh, “Entrepreneurship development for the bottom of pyramid: the RUDSETi initiative in Mysore,” *Cases in Management*, vol. VII, Mysore: SDMIMD, 2018, ISBN: 978-93-83302-36-9.
23. M. R. Suresh, “Strategic issues in marketing handicrafts: case of a state handicrafts development corporation,” *Cases in Management*, vol. V, Mysore: SDMIMD, 2016, ISBN: 978-93-83302-14-7.
24. M. R. Suresh, “Business leadership through product strategy and challenges Ahead: the case of a successful dairy federation,” *Cases in Management*, vol. IV, Mysore: SDMIMD, 2015, ISBN: 978-93-83302-14-7.
25. M. R. Suresh and M. K. Sridhar, “Foundation for Leadership Development in Public Services (FLADPS) – Identifying core competence, Role Discovery and Scaling up,” *Cases in Management*, vol. III, Mysore: SDM RCMS, SDMIMD, 2014, ISBN: 978-93-83302-05-5.
26. M. R. Suresh and U. Rao, “Strategic responses of a social business: the case of an urban micro-finance institution,” *Cases in Management*, vol. II, Mysore: SDMIMD, 2013, ISBN: 978-81-922146-9-6.
27. M. R. Suresh and M. K. Sridhar, “Innovation in Public Services Delivery: Case Study of Management Development Initiative in Karnataka’s School Education Department,” *Cases in Management*, vol. I, Mysore: SDM RCMS, SDMIMD, 2013, ISBN: 978-81-922146-3.

I have led around 30 major research and consultancy assignments either as a principal researcher or handled my component independently with client interface. These were on a variety of themes calling for application of management concepts in complex contexts. Findings of a few studies have been presented in conferences. Most of these study reports are confidential in nature in view of their commercial/policy relevance. (focus and topic of the study can be given as and when required)

GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES (INDICATIVE CLIENT LIST)

• ICIMOD, Kathmandu
• National Dairy Development Board
• Global Investors’ Conference & Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka
• Government of Gujarat, Department of Industries
• World Bank
• WWF (USA)/ Conservation Foundation. Study was selected by international panelists, on the basis of an international competition. Only two proposals with India focus were selected that year. Maximum grant given under Osborn Grants Program.
• MNES and Government of Madhya Pradesh
• FAO (Pilot project for dissemination of Renewable Energy technologies).
• Government Toolroom and Training Centre, (GTTC), Bangalore

PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR ENTERPRISES (INDICATIVE CLIENT LIST)

• Steel Authority of India Limited
• Industrial Development Bank of Indian (IDBI)
• Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO)
• State Bank of Hyderabad (now part of SBI)
• Eicher Tractors
• SAGOSERVE-Salem (Asia’s largest industrial cooperative)
• Agrisense – BCS, UK,
• Hindustan Motors (CK Birla group)
• KPMG and Vysya Bank
• Tata Advanced Materials Ltd
• Taj Hotels
• Indo-Nippon Electricals (TVS group)
• Panyam Cements (Engineering division)
• HLL

• Winner of Emerald group (UK) – AIMA Indian Management Research Fund Award, 2008-09. Only proposal (jointly with Dr M K Sridhar and Dr Rajendra Joshi) selected for award that year from India. Focused on Grassroots Leadership in Public School Education in Karnataka as part of the study.
• WeSchool- AIMS Silver Medal for Innovation (among the top two innovations in India (2009-10), for my Socially Relevant Project (SRP) initiative at SDMIMD.
• Higher Education Forum (HEF), Mumbai, Award for Academic Excellence for outstanding contribution to teaching and research across institutions where I have worked, 2018-19
• Best Reviewer Award from Global Business Research Journals (GBRJ) & the Advisory Board (Policies), Chosen as one of the 10 ‘Best Reviewers’ from several reviewers from across the world 2018-19
• My case Marketing Edible Oil by Deshfed was selected for IRMA Case Book in 2009. One of the few cases selected that year
• At TERI my research proposal on Institutional design for people-managed forests won the WWF-Conservation Foundation, Osborn Policy Grants program 1992-93. One of the two proposals selected with Indian focus that year.

Lead Article

• Suresh, M.R. Marketing of short shelf-life perishables: issues and lessons (Cover Story). Marketing Mastermind, September 2007, 45-49p

Book Review

• Suresh, M.R. New mantras in corporate corridors – from ancient roots to global routes. New mantras in corporate corridors: from ancient roots to Global routes. Global CEO 8(11); November 2008. 76-78p

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

• Conceived, conceptualised and designed as Principal Coordinator for many Management Development Programs for NDDB supported cooperatives, KMF-Bangalore, AMUL/GCMMF, SIFFS-Thiruvananthapuram (multiple programs)
• On Education Management through AZIM PREMJI FOUNDATION supported initiative (different from the earlier one) – 2 programs for officers of Govt of Karnataka.
• Designed training interventions focused on preparing Cooperatives for a competitive scenario and building management competence in functional and strategic areas, CIP Hyderabad (multiple programs)
• Module for IRMA-ICA (Japan) international cooperative program.
• Modules in TERI- IAS officers training program sponsored by Ministry of Personnel.
• Designed and offered open MDPs on Dimensions of Leadership for both profit and non-profit contexts (multiple programs)
• Research for market and product management, Harita Seatings (TVS group)
• Team Member, FDP on Entrepreneurship for NIE, Mysore
• Team Member, MDP on Marketing for SDM Ayurveda
• Team Member, FDP for School Teachers on Leadership
• Handled sessions as a Course Resource person in many MDPs and FDPs.
• Delivered keynote addresses on themes such as Research Methods, Strategy, Greening of Businesses, Citizen’s Charter to improve Public Service Management. These have been in various professional fora and knowledge institutions