Summary

Dheeraj holds an MBA from the University of Portsmouth, UK, and has over 27 years of professional experience spanning multiple sectors across the UK and India. His extensive career includes senior leadership and management roles in a variety of organisational settings, providing him with a unique blend of academic knowledge and industry expertise. This combination enables him to deliver a rich, practice-oriented learning experience that enhances student engagement and employability. He teaches part-time at the University, contributing to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. He also serves as a Personal Tutor and Dissertation Supervisor, supporting students throughout their academic journey and professional development.

Over the course of his career, Dheeraj has held several senior positions, including the management of an entrepreneurship training institution, securing funding from national and international donor agencies, and leading Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for multinational organisations. He has also worked as a Work Placement Tutor at the University of Portsmouth, helping students gain valuable workplace experience and develop career-ready skills. His professional experience further includes international student recruitment, business management consultancy for globally recognised organisations, and extensive teaching across both Further Education (FE) and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Dheeraj has collaborated with a number of respected organisations, including Imperial College London, NPower, GMR Group, NABARD, Andhra Bank, ABE, and ABP, reflecting the breadth and diversity of his professional background. His teaching, research, and professional interests include Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Leadership, Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Business Operations, and Business Management. Through his multidisciplinary expertise and strong industry engagement, he is committed to delivering practice-informed education that bridges the gap between academic theory and contemporary business practice.