
Dr. Anshul Verma
Professor of Finance and Economics
Chairperson, Post Graduate Programme in Management
S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
Dr. Anshul Verma, a distinguished academic and industry expert, holds the esteemed positions of Professor of Finance and Economics and Chairperson of the Post Graduate Programme in Management at SPJIMR, a leading business school in India. With a rich experience of over 20 years in India’s top business institutions, he has carved a distinguished career in finance and economics education, administration, and research.
Dr. Verma’s academic journey is as impressive as his professional impact. He holds a Master’s degree in Management with a specialization in Finance from the Birla Institute of Management Technology and a Master’s in Economics from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra. His academic prowess is further highlighted by his two Ph.D. degrees—one in Credit Risk Management and another in Applied Business Economics—both from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra.
An expert in executive education, Dr. Verma has designed and delivered impactful training programs for middle and senior management at some of India’s most esteemed companies, including Hero MotoCorp, Hindustan Coca-Cola, Biocon, Kirloskar Oil Engines, NTPC, Pidilite, MSD Pharma, Cummins, Swades Foundation, GSK, JWIL, ICICI Prudential AMC, Saint-Gobain, CK Birla Group, Tata Motor Finance, and AstraZeneca. His expertise is widely recognized, and he holds board positions with several companies and advisory roles on academic councils at various Indian universities.
In addition to his extensive work in corporate education, Dr. Verma served as a trainer for Goldman Sachs’ prestigious “10,000 Women Entrepreneurs” initiative, where he mentored emerging business leaders. His scholarly contributions include three authored books and numerous research publications in leading international journals. He has also guided many Ph.D. scholars, two of whom received the Jagdish Sheth Best Thesis Award for their exceptional research contributions.
Dr. Verma thrives on challenging conventional boundaries and brings a dynamic, holistic perspective to his work. An academic at heart, he is equally dedicated to exploring diverse fields, including a scientific approach to astrology, which reflects his broader intellectual curiosity. His passion for continuous learning and innovation underscores his commitment to excellence in every endeavour he undertakes.