After IIM, Rita and I got married and spent four enjoyable years in Mumbai. We moved to Boston for doctoral studies, and have lived there since 1980, except for two years in Bangalore recently. After my doctorate I worked briefly with BCG and then became a professor at Boston University.

 

We have two daughters, Samira and Anisha. My 28-year career as a professor gave me flexibility to spend time with them as they grew into wonderful young women we are very proud of. Both did their undergraduate at Wellesley College. Samira taught elementary school in Honduras and New York City, did her Master’s in Education at Harvard and helped start a charter school in San Francisco as an Assistant Principal. Anisha worked with BCG, New York and then a small educational foundation in Boston. She began joint public policy and business programs at Harvard this year.

 

The most interesting time of my early career was with the Tata Administrative Service and BCG, which provided rich exposure to a wide range of companies. A valuable part of my time at Boston University was five summers when I managed the University’s program in Japan (mid 90s), a country I came to love. Another interesting period was when I explored opportunities for the University to set up a campus in India (2009-12).

 

My stint as Director of IIM Bangalore (2014-16), which included setting up IIM Vizag, was fascinating. I had the satisfaction of doing my bit to strengthen management education in India, while gaining insights into the functioning of the Indian Government. I am passionate about using technology to raise the quality of education and delivering it at low cost to large populations. 

 

I initiated an ambitious program for MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) at IIMB and converted my own course “International Business Environment and Global 

Strategy”, into a MOOC. (The course is available on edX.)

 

Rita and I loved our time in Bangalore. The IIM campus is a beautiful, lively oasis in the hustle bustle of the city. We met old friends, ate delicious food, enjoyed superb music performances and traveled in South India.

 

I retired this year and look forward to spending time advising non-profits, as I have done for some years. I will also pursue my passion of promoting use of technology in education. My affiliation with IIMB, as Chair of its International Advisory Committee, will continue to bring me to India periodically.

 

I love traveling, walking, reading, watching movies and hanging out with family and friends. Retirement will provide plenty of time for all of that.