Prof. Sukesh Kumar B R brings 21 years of academic experience, including 15 years as a full-time faculty member at IBS-Business School, Bangalore. During this time, he has also taught as a visiting faculty at institutions such as Christ College, IFIM, RJS Institute of Management, Alliance Business Academy, NMIMS, KIAMS, and JAIN University. Additionally, Prof. Sukesh has been a key resource in Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) conducted by Christ Institute of Management and IBS-B in cities like Mysore, Trichy, Coimbatore, and Bangalore. Currently, he works as a freelance visiting professor, with previous assignments at NMIMS and GITAM University.

In the industry, Prof. Sukesh has 22 years of marketing experience, working across international markets, including Poland, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Romania, Russia, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Australia. From product formulation to international marketing, he has been involved at every stage, leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge. This extensive experience has enabled him to seamlessly integrate theory with practical application, enriching the learning experience for management students.

Professional Education

• MBA

Teaching Courses

• Marketing Management
• International Marketing
• Business Marketing
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Services Marketing
• Operations Management
• Strategic Marketing Management
• Sales and distribution Management
• Pricing Strategy
• Advertising & Branding
• Strategic Brand Management
• Consumer Behaviour

Research Interests

• Marketing and Strategy