Management & Faculty

Key Management & Faculty

Our top management team is dedicated to driving excellence and innovation in all areas at Rushford. With a wealth of experience and expertise, the team is committed to providing the best possible education and resources for our students.

Dr. Tufail Syed

President
"I am committed to fostering an environment that empowers our students to be the best version of themselves. Through our exceptional faculty, cutting-edge resources, and supportive community, we will provide the education and opportunities necessary for our students to succeed. Together, we will strive for excellence in all that we do."

Dr. Kanika Gupta

Chief Academic Officer
"I am dedicated to ensuring that our faculty and students have the support and resources they need to succeed. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation, and create a world-class learning environment that prepares our students for leadership in the business world."

Dr. Abdul Wahid

Director of Operations
"As the director of operations at this business school, I am committed to ensuring that all of our systems and processes run smoothly and efficiently. My team and I are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our faculty, staff, and students, and to making this business school a place where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential."

“I enjoy teaching at Rushford. The courses we conduct are comprehensive and very different from what I have experienced at other business schools. I look forward to meeting you personally at the school soon. Best wishes!”

– Dr. James Smith Jr., PhD.
Faculty
Course ‘Leadership 2040’

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“I have been teaching various courses at Rushford for a long time. Our courses are developed keeping in mind the latest advances in the field of business management and our students are always the focus of everything we do at Rushford.”

– Dr. Flavio Gazzani, PhD.
MBA Faculty
Courses: Managerial Economics; Energy & Sustainability

Key Faculty

Our faculty are passionate about their subjects and committed to delivering an engaging and transformative learning experience.

Dr. Anuj Kumar

Head of Research & Associate Professor

Dr. Anuj Kumar is Head of Research and Associate Professor at Rushford Business School, Switzerland, where he also leads the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. He is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Malaysia, Honorary Research Fellow at INTI International University, Malaysia, Honorary Professor at the European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology, Malta, and Visiting Faculty at VNU University of Economics and Business, Vietnam. In addition, he serves as Editorial Head at Confab 360 Degree, India’s first IAF-ISO certified company connecting global researchers through academic events and platforms. Dr. Kumar has successfully established collaborations with universities and institutions across India, Spain, London, Vietnam, Dubai, Malaysia, Indonesia, the USA, Nigeria, and other African countries. He also plays a leadership role as a facilitator for dual degree programs with foreign universities, covering Doctoral, Master’s, and Bachelor -‘s-level courses. He holds a dual Ph.D. from Aligarh Muslim University (India) and the All-India Management Association, Delhi, along with an M.Sc. in International Business from University College Dublin, Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Ireland—a globally top-ranked institution.