Our Founder and President
We perform under the Visionary Leadership of
Prof. Dr. Chaitanya
Niphadkar
An international academic leader, author and edupreneur whose leadership philosophy is rooted in learning-driven transformation through experiential learning, people development and organizational change. With over two decades of global experience across academia and industry, his work integrates leadership, human resources, organizational development and change management to build high-performing institutions and teams.
His leadership approach emphasizes “learning as the foundation of leadership”, where individuals grow into leaders through continuous development, reflection, and real-world application. He is known for introducing the concept of “Champ Performer”, positioning individuals as change agents who drive organizational performance, innovation and team effectiveness.
His style combines transformational and servant leadership, focusing on empowering people, fostering collaboration and aligning teams with a shared vision. His leadership and guidance always foster growth to the people involved that sprouts from his belief that effective leadership requires emotional intelligence, strategic thinking and the ability to manage change while maintaining a strong human-centric approach.
Academic Excellence and Professional Expertise:
Prof. Dr. Chaitanya Niphadkar stands out as a "Verified Educator" of the Harvard Business Impact (formerly known as Harvard Business Publishing Education) and an esteemed academic community member of Harvard Business School Online, Boston, USA.
Prof. Niphadkar's impressive academic credentials include three Doctoral degrees, two Master degrees and numerous Certifications in education and technology. He is an active member of the American Management Association, SHRM and CIPD UK and continues to contribute to academia through research and publications.
An alumnus of Lancaster University, England, he holds a UK Patent for a research design and is the innovator behind the "Champ Performer" concept.
Professor Niphadkar is a prolific author that has penned 8 books and his works featured in international journals and magazines is available on Google, Google Scholar and Amazon. He aims to build “world citizens” that are qualified as well as kind.
Prof. Niphadkar’s dedication to education is further evidenced by his supervision of Doctoral (PhD and DBA) candidates and his lectures for MBA and BBA programs offered at some of the prestigious universities of this planet. He practices a pedagogy of experiential learning and demonstrates servant and transformational leadership in performances.
His expertise in leadership, change management, organizational behavior has established him as a global thought leader. His extensive publication record and educational achievements, combined with his international experience across the UK, USA, Switzerland, India, East Africa and the UAE, make him a prominent figure in the field of management education.
Prof. Dr. Chaitanya Niphadkar is the President of SUNKING GROUP (INTERNATIONAL), Executive Director of SUNKING CONSULTANTS (UAE) and Managing Director of SUNKING INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (INDIA) and the Founder.
Teaching and Research Areas: Leadership, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Learning and Development, Change Management and Sustainability / Sustainable Development.
Most Prominent Researcher Award in Academics: Click here
UK Patent for Research Design: Click here
We strive to create world citizens and leaders of tomorrow. Our ultimate goal is to create qualified professionals who could perform in the world of business with empathy and at large, contribute towards the betterment and well-being of this planet.
--- Professor (Dr.) Chaitanya Niphadkar