Faculty Profile
Mr. Deepesh Sheth
Professor of Practice & Program In-Charge – School of Retail Management
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| Total Experience (Academic/Industry/Research) in Years | 23 Years |
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Retail professional with 23 years of industry experience across Shoppers Stop, Pantaloons, MAX, Lifestyle and other leading retail formats.
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| Office | Symbiosis Skills & Professional University, Pune |
| Official Email ID | deepesh.sheth@sspu.ac.in |
Dr. Ashwini Sovani
Associate Professor, School of Retail Management
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| Total Experience (Academic/Industry/Research) | Dr. Ashwini Sovani is an influential leader in education, renowned for her transformative impact on organizations through digital leadership. Armed with a Ph.D. in Marketing and an MBA, she has seamlessly blended educational expertise with professional acumen. As an advocate for innovation, Dr. Sovani has spearheaded initiatives that redefine education through digital solutions. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration, driving organizational change towards a tech-forward and learner-centric paradigm. With a track record of successfully navigating the intersection of education and technology, Dr. Sovani continues to inspire as an educational leader committed to shaping a future where digital advancements redefine the learning landscape. |
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Dr. Ashwini Sovani has several research papers to her credit. She has pulbished four books in the area of management and innovation. Her case studies are publised inthe reputed research journals. She has concluded a series of articles on branding in the oldest marathi news paper “Keasari”. |
| Office | Symbiosis Skills & Professional University, Pune |
| Official Email ID | ashwini.sovani@sspu.ac.in |
Dr. Deepa Kedar Rele
Senior Assistant Professor, School of Retail Management
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| Total Experience (Academic/Industry/Research) | Dr. Rele is a distinguished faculty member in our BBA program, bringing over a decade plus of rich experience in academia and industry engagement. With a strong foundation in teaching, mentoring, and conducting training programs, she has been instrumental in shaping future business leaders. The research and learning has been transformed into authoring two books and several case studies, research papers which will enrich the students learning experience. Dr. Rele`s expertise also extends beyond the classroom in actively managing international guest sessions, fostering industry-institute collaborations through live projects,strengthening alumni relations as well as admissions outreach programs.Her constant commitment to excellence is the driving force in bridging the gap of academic knowledge with real-world business insights |
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Dr. Rele has published 12 research papers in renowned journals including Scopus, she has authored almost 15 interesting case studies with Himalaya Publications.Dr. Rele has authored two books in the area of Neuromarketing and also has a book chapter to her credit.Due to her interest in publishing articles on current topics she has been invited by the prestigious MCCIA for writing articles/ blogs for Sampada their magazine.Dr. Rele was invited to write a column in 2025 by regional newspaper PunyaNagari under the heading- “नकळत व्यवस्थापन”. |
| Office | Symbiosis Skills & Professional University, Pune |
| Official Email ID | deepa.rele@sspu.ac.in |
Dr Harish Kumar Agre
Assistant Professor, School of Retail Management
| Office: | E-108, Engineering Block, Symbiosis skills and professional university Meeting Hours: 10am to 1:00PM on appointment |
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| Research Areas: | Hydro geochemistry, Wastewater treatment, and Environmental Impact Assessment, Solid Waste management and Disaster management. |
Prof. Komal Suryavanshi
Assistant Professor, School of Retail Management
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| Total Experience (Academic/Industry/Research) | Prof. Komal Suryavanshi has over three years of corporate experience as a Market Research Analyst, having worked on key projects for renowned global clients such as 3M, John Deere, and IBEF. With more than four years of academic experience in leading management institutes, she has actively contributed to teaching, curriculum enrichment, and student development. She is UGC-NET and Maharashtra SET qualified, and as a PhD Research Scholar, she has published nine research papers, one book, and multiple Scopus-indexed book chapters. Her academic achievements include presenting at national and international conferences, being part of the prestigious International Conference at IIM Ahmedabad, and receiving the Best Research Paper Award at IIM Indore. Prof. Suryavanshi has also published a patent and played a key role in establishing the behavioral studies lab at SCBS and SIBM Pune. Additionally, she has organized various industry visits, workshops, and experiential learning activities for students, contributing significantly to strengthening the research and academic ecosystem. |
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Prof Komal Suryavanshi has published nine Scopus Indexed research papers, one book, and multiple Scopus-indexed book chapters. Her academic achievements include presenting at national and international conferences, being part of the prestigious International Conference at IIM Ahmedabad, and receiving the Best Research Paper Award at IIM Indore. |
| Office | Symbiosis Skills & Professional University, Pune |
| Official Email ID | komal.suryavanshi@sspu.ac.in |
Mr. Sanjeev Vasagadekar
Trainer
| Office: | Management Block, Room M-109. |
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| Research Areas: | Consumer behaviour, CRM, Retail store operations, Soft skills & life skills. |