Dr. Indu Shahani, Chair Academic Council, ISDI, Dr. Indu Shahani, Principal of H.R. College of commerce & Economics was appointed Sheriff of Mumbai in 2008 and 2009. She launched the 1298 Women’s Helpline against domestic violence and harassment with the help of leading NGO’s. She was also a Member of the University Grants Commission from 2011 – 2014. Dr. Indu Shahani who is the first Indian to be appointed Vice – Chair on the Board of the Governors of the International Baccalaureate and has over a decade of experience with the IB worldwide 2001 – 2010. She was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the University of Westminster in London on November 16, 2009.
While Dr. Shahani continues to be Chief Mentor of colleges of the HSNC Board, from August 1, 2016, Dr. Shahani has taken on new responsibilities as President & Chair – Academics of the Indian School of Design & Innovation (ISDI), ISDI | WPP School of Communication and the Indian School of Management & Entrepreneurship (ISME); and is the Founding Dean of ISME.
She has been acknowledged worldwide as a visionary thought leader for her significant contribution to education and value-based leadership. Dr. Shahani has received many awards, prominent among them are ‘Roll of Honor’ award towards her outstanding contributions in leadership and to Education and Partnerships with Deakin University in India; ‘Excellence Award for Humanitarian Service’ by the Rotary Club of Bombay; ‘Women of the Decade Achievers Award’ by ASSOCHAM Ladies League Mumbai; ‘Citizen of Mumbai Award’ by Rotary Club of Bombay; ‘Excellence in Education Award’ at the FLO Great Women Achiever Awards; and ‘Achiever of Excellence – Women Achievers 2012’ by Bombay Management Association recognising her contribution to society at large.
