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Goa Institute of Management (GIM) 2025: Employees, Location, and Alumni
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Goa Institute of Management (GIM) 2025: Employees, Location, and Alumni

20 Sep 2025

Introduction

Goa Institute of Management (GIM), set amidst the scenic Sahyadri hills of North Goa, stands tall as a top-ranked Indian B-school. Known for its relentless focus on academic excellence, faculty distinction, student-centric campus, and a powerful alumni network, GIM has become a favored destination for aspiring managers nationwide. This original, up-to-date blog explores GIM’s world-class faculty and staff, iconic campus and facilities, and alumni success stories, laying out why this institution is a beacon for future business leaders in 2025.

Location: A World-Class Campus in the Heart of Goa

Address & Setting

  • Location: Poriem, Sattari, North Goa – 403505, Goa, India
  • Campus Area: Over 50 acres of green, award-winning architectural brilliance nestled in the Sahyadri hills.
  • Ambience: The campus merges the serenity of Goa with a modern, urban academic environment—ideal for inspired learning, collaboration, and reflection.

Accessibility

  • Less than 2 hours from Goa International Airport and well connected to major highways.
  • Bus, cab, and regular campus shuttle services available from Panaji and neighboring cities, making travel easy for students and visitors.

Infrastructure & Facilities

Feature

Details

Lecture Halls & Auditoriums

Smart classrooms with AV integration; single-seating for group activity

Library

26,000+ books, 50,000+ online journals, digital databases, 24/7 RFID access

Labs

Data labs (SAS, R, Python, Tableau, Power BI), finance lab (Reuters, Eikon), behavioral research and simulation labs

Hostels

9 hostels (4 boys, 3 girls, 2 co-ed), most single-occupancy, modern facilities, common rooms, fast Wi-Fi, optional AC rooms

Sports & Fitness

Cricket, football, tennis, swimming pool, gym, basketball, volleyball, indoor badminton, table tennis

Food & Recreation

Mess, food court, cafeteria, event halls, terrace spaces, campus mart, outdoor cafe, and meditation room

Healthcare

24/7 medical facilities, trauma support, in-house doctor and ambulance

Digital

Campus-wide LAN/WiFi, 100% ERP-enabled operations, advanced IT infrastructure

Sustainability

Rainwater harvesting, solar energy, recycling and green practices

 

Campus Life:GIM campus is active 24/7: late-night assignments, hackathons, music jams, festive events, guest lectures, national fests like “Inception,” and the much-loved “Give Goa” social immersion project.

Employees: Faculty & Staff Powering GIM

World-Class Faculty

GIM boasts 75+ full-time faculty in 2025, drawn from India’s leading IIMs, IITs, XLRI, ISB as well as global B-schools. The institute emphasizes a blend of research excellence, corporate expertise, and teaching innovation.

Selected Faculty (2025)

Name

Role

Domain

Credentials

Dr. Ajit Parulekar

Director, Professor

Strategy, Leadership, Marketing

PhD, IIM, international teaching

Dr. Neeraj Amarnani

Dean - Admin, Professor

HR, OB, Policy

PhD, 2 decades in corp. HR

Prof. Ajay Vamadevan

Professor

Healthcare Management

Global public health expert

Dr. Abhishek Ranga

Professor, Finance

Banking, Investments

PhD, IIM, finance practitioner

Dr. Aanchal Singh

Asst. Professor, Finance

Risk, Capital Markets, Analytics

PhD, NISM/ICAI

Dr. Anamika Sinha

Professor, OB, HRM

Motivation, HRD

PhD, ex-XLRI

Dr. Adlino Afonso

Lecturer

Entrepreneurship

Industry entrepreneur, PhD

Dr. Divya Singhal

Professor, GM, Ethics

Ethics, CSR, Service Ops

PhD, leading champion for Goan MSMEs

 

  • Over 85% faculty have doctoral qualifications; all combine research, teaching, and consulting.
  • Professors are regularly featured at international forums, government policy panels, and top Indian media.
  • Visiting faculty: Notable professionals from IIMs, ISB, XLRI, international partners, and Fortune 500 corporations.

Staff & Administration

  • Program Administration: Expert staff for each PGDM stream, student clubs, placement cell, and alumni engagement.
  • IT and Library: Digital learning and IT specialists, dedicated e-librarians.
  • Student Support: Hostel wardens, wellness and counseling team, event coordinators.

Alumni: GIM’s Global Community of Achievers

With more than 6,000+ alumni across 30+ countries, GIM grads have made a mark across BFSI, FMCG, consulting, IT, startups, analytics, and the social sector.

Notable Alumni Achievements

Name

Current Role

Organization

Achievements/Notes

Rohit (’96)

CEO & MD

Daakiya Marketing & Logistics

Marketing veteran, founded #1 logistics startup in region

Perry

Chief Strategy Officer

United Breweries Ltd.

Analytics & strategic planning head, promoted to CSO (2025)

Namrata Singh

Director, Global Talent Mgmt.

Walmart International

Ex-Google/LinkedIn, global HR leader

Sanjay Lobo

CEO & Co-Founder

OnwardsPay/NGO

Social impact entrepreneur

Priya Nayak

Vice President, Data Analytics

BNY Mellon, NY/India

Financial analytics thought leader

Geetika Tyagi

HR Head

OYO

Campus speaker, corporate mentor

More listed

See GIM Alumni

 

Achievements:

  • Multiple alumni on “Power 100” and “50 Global Women in Banking/HR/Analytics” lists.
  • Several co-founders of successful startups in fintech, logistics, rural credit, and edtech sectors.
  • Frequent campus returnees: mentoring, judging case competitions, placing new grads, and giving back through the “Give Goa” volunteer initiative.

Alumni Engagement

  • Active digital alumni portal: Networking, mentorship, events, job boards.
  • Annual meets: Celebrated both in Goa and major cities across India, as well as global chapters.
  • Alumni on Campus: Speaker series, startup bootcamps, domain conclaves, post-placement support.

Why GIM’s People and Network Stand Out

  • Academic Richness: Faculty combine rigorous research, lively debates, real consulting, and global exposure.
  • Location Advantage: Goa’s healthy, cosmopolitan culture supports reflection, collaboration, and creativity.
  • Alumni Power: Fast-growing network with growing international influence—GIM grads in leadership at Google, McKinsey, HUL, OYO, Aditya Birla, Walmart, TCS, and more.
  • Campus Life: Always buzzing with clubs, sport, music, entrepreneur events, hackathons, and celebration of Goan culture through “Inception,” TEDx, and domain fests.

Final Thoughts

GIM’s 2025 story is about people—faculty dedicated to building leaders, alumni opening doors across industries, and a Goa campus that inspires excellence, responsibility, and innovation. If you want an MBA that delivers strategy, network, and life-changing friendships, Goa Institute of Management is a path worth pursuing.

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