Crisis Response Management Essentials

Somashekhar Krishnamani is a multifaceted professional with 35 years of diverse experience spanning military service, higher education, and business leadership. A highly qualified academic, he holds an MBA from Pune University, M.Phil from Madurai Kamaraj University, and a Ph.D. from BSA Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, complemented by numerous professional certifications including Harvard's Leaders of Learning program. His distinguished career includes significant roles as Head of General Management programs at Indian School of Business Hyderabad, Director at Kirloskar Leadership Academy, and Deputy Head of Corporate Initiatives at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai. Currently serving as a Faculty member at State Bank Institute of Leadership, he specializes in leadership development, organizational learning, and strategic management. His unique blend of military leadership experience from the Indian Air Force, combined with extensive academic and corporate expertise, has established him as a sought-after leadership coach and trainer. He has earned notable recognition from prestigious institutions including Kellogg School of Management and Indian School of Business, while actively contributing to management education through research, training programs, and international immersion initiatives. His commitment to lifelong learning and expertise in digital-era leadership has made him an influential figure in developing next-generation business leaders.