Administrators
M. Sivadas - Patron
M. Sivadas began his career as a faculty member at the Thavanoor Institute, Kerala, in 1968. In 1971, he joined the Labour Department of the Government of Kerala as a Labour Officer and retired in 1997 as Additional Labour Commissioner. He is the Founder Director of the Institute of Labour and Management (ILM) and has also served as Industrial Relations Consultant to HLL and as Executive Secretary of the Indian Council of Social Welfare (Kerala). An expert in labour laws and HR management, he continues to provide consultancy services to various public and private sector organisations.
Dr. B. Vijayakumar - Patron
Dr. B. Vijayakumar is an accomplished academic, researcher and tourism expert with postgraduate qualifications in Economics, Tourism Management and Rural Development, and M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Tourism from the University of Kerala. He served as faculty in Economics and was Principal of Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS) from 2007 to 2017, besides serving as visiting faculty at the University of Kerala. He has authored 25 books and 20 research articles, contributed to 12 research projects, coordinated over 300 training programmes, and provided consultancy to government and private organisations. He was also a member of the drafting committee for the Kerala Tourism Policy 2012. His areas of expertise include Sustainable and Responsible Tourism, Entrepreneurship Development, and Higher Education Management and Planning.
Adv. Anil Narayan, M.S.W, LLB - Hon. Chairman
Adv. Anil Narayan is a qualified Labour Laws Consultant and Advocate with over 30 years of experience in labour law consultancy, industrial relations, personnel management, and legal affairs. He has served as Industrial Relations Manager, Legal Manager, and Personnel Manager with several multinational and domestic organisations. He has also served the Government of India as Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner and the Kerala State Labour Department as Labour Enforcement Officer. With extensive experience in management, labour laws, and legal practice before the High Court, Labour Courts, and Industrial Tribunals, he brings a comprehensive understanding of both legal compliance and business requirements. His diverse professional experience drives his vision of helping organisations effectively balance labour law compliance with their operational and business needs.
Dr. Rajesh S. Pyngavil - Hon. Vice Chairman
Dr. Rajesh S. Pyngavil is Professor & Director of KICMA B-School, Thiruvananthapuram, and an alumnus of Rajagiri School of Management. He has extensive experience in management education, academic leadership and professional development. He presently serves as Vice Chairman of the NIPM Thiruvananthapuram Chapter, Chairman – Youth Services, Rotary International Trivandrum Suburban, and Coordinator of RYLA, Rotary District. He is also a Special Invitee to the Trivandrum Management Association and the Project Management Institute, Kerala Chapter. Earlier, he served as Professor & Head at Rajadhani Business School, Thiruvananthapuram, Associate Professor & Head at Gitarattan International Business School, New Delhi, Faculty Associate at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, and Senior Lecturer & Head at DC School of Management, Vagamon. His diverse academic and leadership experience reflects his strong commitment to management education, youth development, professional networking and institutional advancement.
Dr. Saroop Roy B. R. - Hon. Executive Director
Dr. Saroop Roy B. R. is a tourism academic and practitioner with extensive experience in tourism policy, responsible tourism, ecotourism, rural tourism and community-based tourism. He holds a Ph.D. in Tourism Management and Master’s Degree in Tourism Administration (MTA) from the University of Kerala, along with a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering. He began his career in tourism with the Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society (TEPS) and subsequently served as Kerala Co-ordinator of EQUATIONS, a research and advocacy organisation working on tourism policies and issues. He joined the academic field in 2010 and has been associated with Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS) since 2011, where he currently serves as Head, Department of Commerce and Co-ordinator, Centre for Responsible Tourism. He has contributed significantly to the formulation and implementation of Kerala’s Responsible Tourism Initiative, served as its State Co-ordinator from 2011–2017, and was involved in drafting state tourism policies and development frameworks for the State. He has represented India at international forums, led international knowledge-exchange initiatives, contributed to major tourism development projects and authored and co-authored books and research papers on tourism, livelihoods and responsible tourism, including a book published by SAGE India.
Sri. M. S. Sreekumar - Hon. Assistant Director
Sri. M. S. Sreekumar is the President of B2N Management Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Kochi, with extensive experience in corporate management, human resources and institutional administration. He is an alumnus of Loyola College, Thiruvananthapuram; the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta); and Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. During his distinguished professional career, he has held senior leadership positions including Head of Corporate HR and Management Committee Member at KELTRON, Binani Group of Industries and Muthoot Pappachan Group. He also served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SNGIST Group of Institutions. His diverse experience across industry, management consulting and higher education brings valuable strategic and organisational insights to the field of management and professional development.
Sri. R. Ramachandran - Hon. Treasurer
Sri. R. Ramachandran is a postgraduate in Journalism and holds a Diploma in Public Relations. He began his career as a Sub-Editor with the Malayalam daily Thekkan Katt, where he worked for three years. He later joined the Public Relations Department of the Government of Kerala and retired as District Information Officer, Kollam. He is also a visiting faculty member in Journalism at A J College, Thonnakkal and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
Executive Members
Prof (Dr.) Prakash Ramakrishnan - Hon. Director (Training & Development)
Dr. Prakash Ramakrishnan, former Professor and Associate Director at Kerala Agricultural University, is an experienced leadership and management trainer, professional speaker, and Recognised National Trainer in Leadership Skills by the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. With over 20 years of experience training officials, corporate professionals, youth, and students, he is known for his energetic, interactive, and engaging training style. He holds a Doctorate in Agricultural Extension, MBA, and postgraduate qualifications in Agricultural Extension, Human Resource Management, Journalism, and Counselling Psychology. His areas of expertise include Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Motivation, Personal Effectiveness, Stress Management, and Time Management.
Dr. Dileepa S. Hari - Hon. Director (Research & Development)
Dr. Dileepa S. Hari is Professor and Director of the Co-operative College of Management and Technology (CCMT), an AICTE-approved MBA institution under GKM Educational Society, with a rich blend of professional, academic and administrative experience. She has 9 years of professional experience in the airline industry and 14 years of experience in higher education as an Assistant Professor at the University of Kerala. She has successfully guided a Ph.D. scholar to completion as Co-Guide at Annamalai University. A passionate advocate of the arts, she is the Founder of Yukta Artists Without Borders. Her professional affiliations include Life Membership in the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) and Indian Logistics Management (ILM), and membership in the Kerala Management Association (KMA). She has served as an Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for i-Manager Publications and Elsevier. Her achievements have been recognised through nine prestigious awards, including five academic awards, three musical awards and one startup award. She is an alumnus of the School of Management and Business Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, and the School of Management and Legal Studies, University of Kerala.
Sri. Vishnu S - Hon. Director (Seminars & Workshop)
Sri. Vishnu S. is a Section Officer at Kerala Agricultural University with experience in administration, leadership and professional development. He has served as Vice President – Education of Trivandrum Toastmasters and as Club Secretary of Junior Chamber International (JCI), actively contributing to communication, leadership and community development initiatives. What inspires him most is listening to people who are confused or struggling, helping them open up, understand their situation and ultimately find their own way forward. His approach reflects his strong belief in the power of empathetic listening, meaningful guidance and positive human connection.
Dr. Habin H - Hon. Director (Publications & Documentation)
Dr. Habin H. is an Assistant Professor of English at the Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), Thiruvananthapuram, and an accomplished academic, researcher, author, and scholar in English Literature. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in English from the University of Kerala and has qualified UGC NET four times. He has authored seven books and published several research articles in UGC CARE-listed and international peer-reviewed journals, with research interests spanning Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Gender Studies, and Feminist Discourses. He is also an active academic speaker and resource person, regularly contributing to national and international seminars, conferences, and academic programmes.