10 Most Inspiring Education Leaders in India 2025

With 30 years of rich experience in training, learning, and development, Prof. S.L. Satheesh Kumar is a distinguished educator who is bridging industry and education. He is the Head of the Teaching-Learning Center and Corporate Relations at BNM Institute Of Technology, where he brings the rare blend of strategic industry expertise and educational innovation.

He started his career with Hewlett Packard and Wipro. Prof. Kumar worked with Wipro as the Principal Consultant for a decade, honing his skills in driving strategic initiatives and handling large-scale projects. He is also a certified Cambridge and Harvard Business Publishing facilitator and trainer.

At BNM Institute of Technology, he is leading initiatives that foster an active and experimental learning environment for students. Empowering and equipping them with the skills and professional development required in the actual workforce.

Recognized among India’s Most Inspiring Educational Leaders of 2025, in an exclusive interaction, Prof. Kumar told Corporate TrendZ

“By blending technology, collaboration, and inclusivity, I believe we can transform education to meet the challenges of tomorrow.”