Former Presidents
BMA proudly boasts about the legacy of eminent Forrmer Presidents who have laid the strong foundation that stands tall. These accomplished personalities have an incredible contribution to the growth of BMA. Our Former Presidents continue to guide and mentor us even today. These leaders are from all the facets of business and they are ever willing to extend their support and guidance even today.
Bombay Management Association (BMA) was founded by Industry visionaries over 67 years ago making it one of the first Management Associations of India.
The Founder-President of the Bombay Management Association was Mr. N. Dandekar (1957–1961).
Since its founding in 1954, there have been 57 Presidents of the Bombay Management Association, and each of these individuals represented some of the best in the profession. The baton of the Association was passed down to well-deserving Presidents through the years who have kept the name of BMA uplifted and taken the association to new heights. Here is a list of the past presidents who have reigned over the BMA Secretariate and who have contributed their time, energy, knowledge, and expertise to guide the Association’s ongoing efforts. We are proud to list them as Past Presidents.
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Dr. Jagmohan Singh Rishi
(2024-25)
Vice President – Global Head, Wockhardt Hospital |
CS. Pramod Shah
(2024-25)
Pramod S. Shah & Associates |
Dr. Kiran Yadav
(2023-24)
Chairman & Managing Director, Success TryAngles |
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Mr. Rajesh Sharma
(2022-23)
Director – Urihk Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. |
Dr. Kavita Laghate
(2021-22)
Former Director of JBIMS |
Prof. R.S.S. Mani
(2020-21)
Vice President, Institutional Development & Chief Mentor, ITM Group of Institutions |
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Ms. Chhaya Sehgal
(2019-20)
CEO, The Winning Edge |
Dr. Murtaza Khorakiwala
(2018-19)
Managing Director, Wockhardt Ltd. |
Mr. M. D. Agrawal
(2017-18)
Advisor & Director Downstream COE, Global Oil & Gas Practice |
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Ms. Nirmala Mehendale
(2016-17)
Founder Director, Mind Movers Management Consultants Pvt Ltd |
Mr. Suresh Mhatre
(2015-16)
Retired Vice President, TCS |
Mr. Niteen Bhagwat
(2014-15)
Vice Chairman at FCB Interface |
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Mr. Yogi Sriram
(2013-14)
Senior Vice President (Corporate – Human Resources), Larsen & Toubro Ltd. |
Mr. R Ramakrishnan
(2012-13)
Vice Chairman, Joint MD & Group CEO, POLYCAB WIRES Pvt. Ltd. |
Mr. Bhaskar B Joshi (2011-12) |
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Mr. S.P. Agarwal
(2010-11)
Management Consultant |
| Late Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Ghai (2009-10) |
Dr. Mohan Seetharaman
(2008-09)
BE, MBA, PhD. |
Mr. Anil Kamath
(2007-08)
Chairman, Esemcee Advisors, Strategic Management and Healthcare |
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Dr. N. M. Kondap
(2006-07)
Director General, Rajasthani Sammelan’s Education Trust |
Mr. Anant Singhania
(2005-06)
Director, Platinum Fashion Apparel Pvt. Ltd |
Mr. Kewal Handa
(2004-05)
Conexus Social Responsibility Services |
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Dr. Devender Nath
(2003-04)
Management Consultant |
Mr. S.P. Agarwal
(2002-03)
Management Consultant |
Prof. P.L. Arya (2001-02) |
| Mr. Kiran Umrootkar (2000-01) |
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Mr. M. K. Chouhan
(1999-2000)
Chairman, Mahindra & Young Knowledge Foundation & Vice-Chairman, Global Advisory Board, Asian Centre for Corporate Governance |
Dr. P.V. Ramana (1998-99) | Late Prof. J.C. Saboop (1997-98) |
| Mr. Ernest Fernandes (1996-97) | Mr. Indrapal Singh (1995-96) |
Prof. Santosh Raghunath Tendulkar
(1994-95)
Dean (Administration), Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research |
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Mr. Vijay Jalan
(1993-94)
Managing Director, Intercargo Network Pvt. Ltd. |
Late Dr. P.R. Joshi (1992-93) |
Mr. Ashok Sharma
(1991-92)
5M India |
| Late Mr. Ramu Pandit (1990-91) |
| Mr. H.R. Prasad (1989-90) |
Mr. Shailesh V. Haribhakti (1988-89)
Chairman, DH Consultants Pvt. Ltd. |
Late Dr. P.N. Singh (1987-88) |
| Late Mr. P.R. Bapat (1986-87) | Mr. K. M. Gherda (1985-86) | Mr. P.R. Krishnamoorthy (1984-85) |
| Mr. R.J. Khambatta (1983-84) | Late Mr. Tarun Seth (1982-83) | Dr. B.M. Kacholia (1981-82) |
| Late Dr. B.V. Bhoota (1980-81) |
| Late Mr. Soli Doctor (1979-80) | Late Mr. S.H. Pherwani (1978-79) | Late Mr. A.V. Deshmane (1977-78) |
| Mr. Nirbhay M. Jain (1976-77) | Late Mr. Minoo Daver (1975-76) | Late Dr. Rajan Banerjee (1974-75) |
| Late Mr. J.K. Malhotra (1973-74) | Late Mr. S.P. Mandelia (1972-73) | Late Dr. Rustom S. Daver (1971-72) |
| Late Mr. Y. A. Vaziralli (1970-71) |
| Late Mr. Ayaz S. Peerbhoy (1969-70) | Late Mr. Ram Agarwal (1968-69) | Late Mr. Nanabhoy S. Daver (1967-68) |
| Mr. Minoo R. Shroff (1966-67) | Late Mr. M. L. Gauba (1965-66) | Late Mr. K.S. Basu (1961-65) |
| Late Mr. N. Dandekar (1957-61) |