Our Faculty

Laxman is an accomplished business leader and corporate governance specialist with a distinguished career driving value creation across manufacturing, private equity, and M&A. Serves as a Board Member for a listed Fortune India 500 automotive component manufacturer, bringing institutional-grade oversight and deep execution capabilities to high-stakes corporate environments.

He is a veteran investment banker and private equity professional, having orchestrated and executed landmark transactions at India’s premier financial institutions. Recognised for building enduring strategic relationships with the chairpersons and leadership teams of the nation’s largest conglomerates. Combines sharp financial acumen and manufacturing operational expertise with a collaborative, compassionate leadership style that aligns boardrooms, builds high-performing executive teams, and protects stakeholder value.

Laxman is deeply committed to mentoring and shaping the next generation of financial leaders, transforming his classroom into a launch pad for future executives. With 30 years of hands-on experience spanning mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity (PE), and corporate leadership within major manufacturing enterprises, Laxman offers students an unparalleled window into the mechanics of high-stakes corporate finance. His advanced finance module is uniquely structured to deliver a curriculum that is both academically rich and intensely industry-relevant. Rather than focusing solely on textbook frameworks, his courses challenge management students to dissect complex, real-world financial scenarios through the lens of a seasoned practitioner.

By blending academic rigour with practical insights, he equips future financial leaders with the strategic mindset and analytical tools required to navigate today’s volatile global markets.