Four Decades of Insights in Management, Strategy, and Governance

Former Director, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Board Member & Advisor to over 30 Listed & Major Corporations


Welcome. I’m Samir Barua. For over forty years, I have worked with global organizations, startups, and academic institutions to solve critical challenges in strategy and governance. This site is a collection of my insights and experiences, aimed at guiding the next generation of leaders.

An IIMA Memoir: Through Tito’s Eyes

A journey through the halls and homes of IIM Ahmedabad. This illustrated series captures the personal moments, campus life, and unexpected lessons from our beloved family dog

Recent Blog Post

My ongoing analysis of the corporate landscape, sharing lessons from my work with boards, executives, and entrepreneurs.

Advisory & Engagements


Today, Dr. Barua remains actively involved in the worlds of business and academia, with a focus on the following areas:

Strategic Counsel: Advising organizations on navigating growth, change, and complex strategic challenges.
Corporate Governance: Working with boards to enhance effectiveness, transparency, and ethical compliance.
Academic Collaboration: Developing and delivering specialized management, strategy & governance courses with leading institutions.
Public Discourse: Contributing to the national conversation on business and leadership through speaking engagements, panel discussions, and opinion pieces for leading publications.

For academic or professional correspondence, you are welcome to get in touch ➜