There is a great sense of excitement, joy and pride for me in seeing the realization of a dream: Pearl School of Business. We have created a world class educational facility at Gurgaon in a short period of six months. My friend Prof Robert Eng (of Babson College) could not believe his eyes when he came to Pearl School of Business in July 07 to conduct a workshop.

It is two years since we first thought of setting up a business school. All our efforts are directed towards creating a world class business school. Today world class means the best that goes beyond any one country. So we decided to have international partnerships that benefit both the parties. India has much to learn and also much to offer. We have to learn professionalism in management and we have to offer our rich understanding of entrepreneurial traditions that go back to many centuries.

I always carried the belief that all business leaders need to be entrepreneurial in their mindset. In the first meeting itself with Babson College, USA, I found an institution which has shaped this belief and is today a global leader in entrepreneurial education. In Nottingham Trent University(ntu) we found the strength in Academic Standards and Quality Systems in Education with focus on curriculum design, pedagogy and student learning. The Asian urge for growth and need to build a strong network of academic fraternity in applied research is what Asian Institute of Technology AIT shared with us. Our association with AIT to offer DBA programme first time in the country is a step in this direction. Hence for me the forging of the partnerships with three leading institutions was a significant step in the direction of world class partnerships and curriculum.

The next step for me was to organize a top-notch faculty team. We have some eminent academicians from the IIMs with us along with very experienced managers who have decided to share their vast experience with the young students. All of us have come together to share a vision of building a centre of excellence. It is with this confidence that I look forward to Pearl School of Business making its mark in India. When I look around today, there is optimism and energy everywhere. Over the last decade, industrial growth has been rapid. No longer is it information technology led but all sectors of industry and specially manufacturing is making a big contribution to all round economic growth that we are experiencing. Indian entrepreneurs and organizations are making their mark on the global stage through acquisitions and green field ventures. The driving force for this economic resurgence is our Business Acumen. Pearl School of Business will add one more dimension of an entrepreneurial mindset to management students on their journey to become successful business leaders of tomorrow.

I welcome all to join in the journey towards successful business leadership.

Mr. Deepak Seth