Prof. (Dr.) Samip Baruah is a distinguished academician and corporate leader with over 28 years of experience in management education and industry. Currently serving as the Principal of the Army Institute of Management, Kolkata, he has previously held senior leadership roles at ITC Ltd., Linc Pens, and Royal Global University. A Gold Medallist MBA and Ph.D. in Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Dr. Baruah brings deep expertise in strategic sales, marketing and branding, supply chain management, channel and distributor management, cost optimization, and training & development. Renowned for his mentoring and leadership, he continues to drive academic innovation and industry integration in management education.