Abraham Christopher

Professor, Head of Dubai Campus
Education
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Master of Business Administration, Regional Engineering College - 1986
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Masters in Human Resource Management, Bhartidassan University 1984
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Masters Labor and Administrative Laws, Anna Malai University 1984
Subject Taught/ Student Project Mentor
- Organizational Behaviour
- Interpersonal Organizational Dynamics
- Human Resources Management
- Design Thinking
- Leadership Excellence
- Becoming a Leader
EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
- Head of Executive MBA Program, XLRI, Jamshedpur
- Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Regional Engineering College (NITT), Tiruchirapalli, India
- Visiting Professor at University of Wollongong, Australia, XLRI Jamshedpur, India, Champlain College, USA, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE, University of Paisley, UK, e-TQM College, UAE, University of British Columbia, Canada, South Eastern University, USA, Baker College, USA and University of Bellevue, USA
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
- Philadelphia Consulting Group
- Modi Xerox
- Business Development, TNT Worldwide
- Freelance Consultant (Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Organizational Development & HR and Executive Development Programs) for many leading global companies and governments
Research & Publications
Research & publications
- Keynote Speaker: “Science of Happiness – the Neural links” Management Development Conference, Dubai (March 2010)
- Keynote Speaker: “Management Trends in the New Millennium” Annual Conference of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce, Port Louis (June 2008)
- “World class People Practices” Middle East HR Conference, UAE (November 2007)
- “Innovation in HR Practices-Lessons from the corporate world” International Conference on Management, New York (2006)
- “Knowledge Management in the New Economy-Challenges and Opportunities” Institute of Chartered Accountants, Abu Dhabi chapter (2006)
- “Business Education – New Paradigms, New Challenges” Annual Conference, Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce (SICCI), Singapore (2006)
- “Consumer Trends for the New Millennium” International Symposium of Advertising Professionals, Toronto (2005)
- “From Good to Great – Lessons for Corporates” Annual Conference of Chartered Accountants, Dubai Chapter (2005)
- “Customer Service Excellence” International Conference on Medical Insurance in Dubai (2001)
- “Emerging Opportunities and Challenges for Corporates” Institute of Chartered Accountants in India (1994)
Conferences & workshops
- Presented keynote address on "The Flipside – A Different Way of looking at Markets and Marketers" at the 2012 Annual Commercial Meeting organized by Airarabia, on 14 April, 2012
- Invited for an exclusive presentation on "Happiness in Action-Lessons from Neuroscience and Positive Psychology" by Procter & Gamble (P&G) MENA and South Asia Regional office on 18 April 2012
- Changing Times, Changing Strategies: Keynote speaker on “Creativity & Innovation – Keys to Survival in Changing Times” at the Annual Marketing Conference organized by Paradeep Phosphates, India on 24-25 March, 2012
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Memberships
- Academy of Management (AOM)
- CEO Club International
- Indian Business Professionals Club (IBPC)
- Dubai Human Resources Forum (DHRF)
Awards & recognition
- Outstanding Professional of the Year Award, Junior Chamber International
- Judged the “Best Faculty” in different Teaching and Training Assignments globally