MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Meha Jayaswal, Professor and Associate Dean of Fashion Communications at Pearl Academy, has a distinguished career spanning over 24 years in the fashion and media industry. A NET-qualified mass communication graduate with advanced training in Fashion Journalism from the London College of Fashion, UK, she holds a Post-Graduate Certification in Higher Education from Nottingham Trent University, UK. Her extensive expertise encompasses curriculum research, planning, and pedagogy.

Meha's journey began with prominent roles, including contributing to India's leading stock market magazine, Dalal Street Investment Journal, during the 90s. Her career further blossomed as she became a Trade Communications Executive for the International Wool Secretariat, focusing on India and Southeast Asia. Her expertise expanded to the Confederation of Indian Industry at HQ New Delhi before she joined Pearl Academy in 2001.

Meha imparts her wisdom across fashion critique, media management, advertising and promotions, and fashion PR modules. Her mentorship extends to final-year undergraduate and postgraduate research projects across Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai.

As a mentor, Meha generously shares her knowledge with students and faculty members in fashion communication, journalism and entertainment, and photography courses. Her extensive experience and dedication to mentorship contribute significantly to the growth and development of aspiring professionals in the field.

Gaggan Bhatia, an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Fashion Business, boasts an impressive 29-year blend of academic and industry experience. Having worked with renowned brands such as GAP, Forever-21, DKNY, and Helly Hansen, he imparts invaluable insights to his students, fostering adaptability, empathy, innovation, and agility in mastering Fashion and Lifestyle Business.

Gaggan's specialisation spans an array of subjects, including Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, Fashion and lifestyle Production Processes, Merchandising, Compliance and Quality Systems, Lean Manufacturing and concepts, Fabrics, Ethical Business Practices, and Sustainability.

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management, Gaggan's academic qualifications include a master's degree in Fashion Marketing from NTU, UK, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree. His research interests encompass emerging fields like Blockchain, AI, and Machine Learning. His expertise reflects his commitment to shaping future professionals in the dynamic world of fashion and lifestyle.

Ritu Jain is a Department Lead at Pearl Academy's Department of Business, bringing 22 years of dynamic academic and industry experience. Her professional journey spans brands like Shahi Export House, The Home Store, and Breuninger (Germany), showcasing competencies in research, teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, workshops, and consulting.

With qualifications in marketing, fashion retail management, and international business, Ritu's expertise lies in consumer behaviour, retail management, and marketing. She is pursuing a doctorate in management and has even delved into advanced digital marketing.

Ritu's work has graced esteemed journals like the Journal of Business Research and the Journal of Consumer Behavior. She has secured top awards for paper presentations at conferences by institutions like IIT Roorkee and ICFAI Business School.

In addition to her academic involvement, Dr. Preeti has played a pivotal role in coordinating numerous international student exchange programs within the department. Notably, for the past nine years, she has coordinated the Pearl-LDT Nagold, Germany, a student exchange program. These multifaceted contributions underscore her commitment to fostering global academic collaborations and enhancing the educational journey for students.