Director, Office of Post Graduate Studies, Ashoka University
PG, IIM BangloreSoumyo Duttagupta is a Mechanical Engineer from NIT Durgapur and a postgraduate from IIM Bangalore. In the earlier part of his career, he worked in leadership roles in the consumer products sector with companies such as Philips, BPL, Parryware, and Bajaj Auto. A teaching assignment for MBA students at Symbiosis University shifted Soumyo’s career trajectory towards education. Since then, his 15+ years of leadership experience in the education sector encompass building and growing businesses, leading large academic and operations teams, teaching postgraduate courses, and advising students and their parents for undergraduate and postgraduate studies He has held CXO roles in K12 schools, universities, and career and college admission advisory organizations, including Career Launcher, Jamboree Education and Symbiosis University.
Soumyo is now a certified Career Guidance Professional from the National Career Development Association, USA, and The Myers Briggs Company, and has guided many students and young professionals in finding their best-fit career pathways and identifying the occupation options and skills required for them.
A toastmaster and avid reader, Soumyo also loves watching movies, a passion that began with his involvement in a film club during college. He also loves visiting new places, preferably by the sea, and can often be found listening to music and podcasts. He is passionate about sports, particularly football and tennis, having represented his university in football and now playing tennis with friends.