Dr Bindhu Ann Thomas is the Principal of Kochi Business School with over a decade of experience across academia, leadership, and consultancy. Under her leadership, the institution has moved from underperformance to a strong growth trajectory. Dr Bindhu Ann Thomas holds a PhD in Management, with a focus on MBA Employability in Kerala. This research project has received national recognition for its insights into improving the quality of higher education. She is an alumna of the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, holds a D.Litt. from MC STEM University, USA, and has completed Executive Education from Harvard University in the Leaders in Education program. Her contributions to education and leadership have been recognised with several honours, including the Nari Puraskar Award, the Top 10 Game-Changing Edupreneur Award, the Pearl of Kerala Award, and the Miss Personality Award.