Our Leadership

“At KBS, our scholars have revolutionized the perspective of management educators by emphasizing the crucial intersection of business and society. We take pride in being a hub of knowledge and innovation, where a diverse and dynamic research community continues to make exceptional contributions and accomplish great things.”

Philip Kotler

Honorary Chairperson

My name is Philip Kotler, and I have dedicated much of my life to advancing the study of marketing from both academic and professional perspectives. At 93, I am deeply honored that Kotler Impact and its owner/CEO have honored my legacy by associating my name with the Essentials of Marketing textbooks and the Kotler Impact Business School (KBS). It has always been my dream to provide broad-based and affordable educational opportunities in marketing to people worldwide. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the success of Kotler Impact’s global marketing seminars and programs firsthand. Although I can no longer be directly involved in, oversee, or approve the materials and programs at this stage of my life, I am incredibly proud and honored by the impact and outreach these initiatives are achieving!

Sadia Kibria

President & CEO

Since assuming her role, President Sadia has been a driving force in transforming KBS into a top-ranked, prestigious business school. Her efforts to recruit renowned faculty, elevate academic standards, and significantly boost fundraising have been instrumental in this transformation. As a result, KBS has become a leading institution that attracts top talent worldwide. President Sadia’s exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence have set a new standard for academic excellence and inspired all those who have worked with her.

Martha Rogers

Rector – KBS

Martha Rogers, Rector of KBS, is an American author, customer strategist, and founding partner of Peppers & Rogers Group, a management consulting firm. Rogers is an adjunct professor at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a co-director of the Duke Center for Customer Relationship Management.

Asghar Zaidi

Global Dean – Innovation

Asghar Zaidi, Dean of KBS, attended the Government College University, Lahore (1981 to 1984), obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics (First Division). He did his Master in Economics (1985–1987) from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. In 1988, he moved to the Netherlands, where he obtained his master’s degree in Development Studies (Economic Policy and Planning) with Distinction in Thesis from the International Institute of Social Studies. He obtained his PhD Degree (1997–2004) in Economics from the University of Oxford, UK, under the guidance of Tony Atkinson.

Luiz Moutinho

Global Dean – Management

Luiz Moutinho (BA, MA, PhD, MAE, FCIM), Dean of KBS, is visiting Professor of Marketing at Suffolk Business School, Faculty of Arts, Business and Applied Social Science, Univ. of Suffolk, Ipswich, England, UK, and at The Marketing School, Portugal, and Adjunct Professor of Marketing, GSB, FBE, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji. In 2020, he was elected as a member of The Academia Europaea. Prof. Moutinho has 39 books published and over 161 articles published in refereed academic journals.

Marc Opresnik

Global Dean – Academics

Marc Opresnik, Dean of KBS, holds a prestigious career that has that has profoundly impacted both academic and professional spheres globally. A global co-author with marketing legend Philip Kotler, his expertise enriches academic and professional realms alike. Dr. Opresnik’s insights have reached over 100 million people worldwide, making him a pivotal figure in shaping future business leaders. Acclaimed and recognized as a Global Digital Marketing Legend, Dr. Opresnik’s leadership at KBS is poised to usher in a new era of excellence in in business education worldwide.

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V. Kumar

Global Dean – Strategy & Research

Serving as the Dean of KBS, V Kumar brings three decades of global experience in academia, rigorous and relevant research scholarship, and executive leadership. His extensive scholarly publications, teaching, and mentoring of scholars worldwide will help KBS students become transformational business leaders. Dr. Kumar’s leadership of KBS will help the school launch a variety of certificate and degree programs with collaboration from schools worldwide. He has also been honoured as a Legend in Marketing.

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Aung Tun Thet

Dean Sustainability

Aung Tun Thet, Dean of KBS, is a renowned academic and advisor known for his expertise in sustainable development. With a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from UMIST, UK, he has made significant contributions to economic research and policy. His career includes roles at UNICEF, where he played a key part in promoting the One-UN Initiative and supervising the UN Global Compact. Returning to Myanmar in 2008, he continued his influential work advising the government on economic policies and addressing critical issues like post-disaster response and the Rohingya crisis. Aung Tun Thet’s dedication has earned him honorary professorships and awards.

Raja Rajamannar

Global Advisor

Raja Rajamannar is an accomplished global marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience, the last six of which have been in the role of Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Mastercard and President of the company’s healthcare business. Raja is consistently recognized globally as a highly innovative and transformational leader in his field. Some of this recent accolades include: Global Marketer of the Year award by the World Federation of Advertisers, top 5 “World’s Most Influential CMOs” by Forbes, top 10 “World’s Most Innovative CMOs” by Business Insider, and inductee to The CMO Club Hall of Fame.

Academic Advisory Board

Hermann Simon

Founder Simon & Kucher

Hermawan Kartajaya

Founder Markplus Indonesia

Jagdish Sheth

Charles H. Kellstadt, Chaired Professor of Marketing

Marshall Goldsmith

Executive Leadership Guru

Massila Kamalrudin

Vice Chancellor of Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)

Muthanna Abdul Razzaq

President & CEO, American University in the Emirates

Robert C. Wolcott

Adjunct Professor of Innovation University of Chicago & Northwestern University

Syed Ferhat Anwar

President, Asia Marketing Federation

Business Advisory Board

Kozoh Takoka

Ex. CEO Nestle Japan

Mauro Porcini

Global Chief Design Officer Pepsi, Co

Ozgul Ozkan Yavuz

Ex. Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism

Richard Straub

CEO Peter Drucker Forum

Raja Rajamannar

Global CMO Mastercard

Stefania Pertusi

Vice President TetraPak, Italy

Leadership Messages

Asghar Zaidi

Global Dean – Management

Christian Farroli

Advisory Board Member

Hermann Simon

Advisory Board Member

Hermawan Kartajaya

Advisory Board Member

Kozoh Takoka

Advisory Board Member

Luiz Moutinho

Global Dean – Innovation