In India’s corporate landscape, few leaders have successfully combined business excellence, people-centric leadership, and social impact as effectively as Dr. Santrupt Misra. With a career spanning leadership roles in multinational business, human resource transformation, and public service, he has built a reputation as a visionary professional who believes that organizations grow when people grow.
Born in Odisha, Dr. Santrupt Misra pursued his higher education in Political Science at Utkal University before specializing in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. His academic journey did not stop there. He went on to earn two doctoral degrees in Public Administration and Industrial Relations, establishing a strong foundation in leadership, governance, and organizational development. The defining chapter of Dr. Santrupt Misra's professional career was his long association with the Aditya Birla Group, one of India's leading multinational conglomerates. During nearly three decades with the organization, he held several influential leadership roles, including Director of Group Human Resources, Director of Chemicals, and CEO of Birla Carbon.
What sets Dr. Santrupt Misra apart is his unwavering focus on people. Throughout his career, he has emphasized that leadership is not about authority but about responsibility. His views on talent development, organizational culture, and ethical leadership have made him a respected voice among business leaders, HR professionals, and management students alike. He subsequently became actively involved in political and public affairs and later represented Odisha in the Rajya Sabha, bringing with him decades of experience in leadership, management, and institution-building. Throughout his journey, Dr. Santrupt Misra has championed the idea that true leadership is about creating opportunities for others, building strong institutions, and pursuing the greater good. Whether leading global businesses, developing future leaders, or serving the public, his career reflects a consistent commitment to excellence, integrity, and human development.
