New Delhi: IIHMR University, Jaipur, has announced the appointment of Former Ambassador Satish Chand Mehta, as its Chairperson for a five-year term. His appointment marks an important milestone in the University’s institutional journey and reinforces its commitment to advancing academic excellence, strengthening research, and expanding its national and international engagement.
Welcoming Satish Chand Mehta, Dr. P.R. Sodani, President, IIHMR University, said, “We are delighted to welcome Ambassador Satish Chand Mehta as the Chairperson of IIHMR University. His distinguished diplomatic career, extensive international exposure, and longstanding engagement with education and philanthropic initiatives bring valuable perspectives to our institutional leadership. As we build on more than four decades of IIHMR’s legacy, we look forward to strengthening academic and research excellence, fostering meaningful global partnerships, and expanding our contribution to healthcare management, public health, development, and related fields. Ambassador Mehta’s association will be valuable as we pursue our vision of greater institutional impact and global recognition.”
Mehta brings to the position a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in the Indian Foreign Service. During his diplomatic service, he served in Indian missions in France, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Italy, New York, Israel, Canada, and Kuwait, undertaking responsibilities in various capacities, including as Ambassador. His extensive international experience and engagement across diverse diplomatic and institutional settings offer a valuable perspective for a university committed to academic advancement and international collaboration.
Under Mehta’s chairpersonship, IIHMR University looks forward to building on its institutional foundations and advancing its strategic priorities in education, research, innovation, and global engagement. The University aims to deepen collaborations with leading national and international institutions, encourage interdisciplinary research, strengthen industry and public-sector partnerships, and prepare a new generation of professionals equipped to address complex challenges in healthcare management, public health, pharmaceutical management, development, and digital health.
His association with the Global Advisory Council of Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, spanning more than two decades, further reflects his sustained engagement with higher education and international academic institutions.
As per the release, the university community looks forward to working with Satish Chand Mehta as IIHMR University enters this new chapter, guided by a shared commitment to academic distinction, institutional progress, social responsibility, and lasting impact.
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