Prof. G Sabarinathan
Professor G Sabarinathan, Associate Professor, Finance & Accounting Area, is superannuating from the services of IIM Bangalore on 31st October 2024 after a service of 23 years, including a spell of seven years as a full-time visiting faculty.
Prof. Sabarinathan obtained his PhD from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM Bangalore. His academic interests are in Financing Small and Medium Firms in India, Private Equity, Venture Capital and Regulation of Securities Market in India. He has an active interest in entrepreneurship as an economic phenomenon and tracks developments in the start-up space. He has written several cases and has published widely in popular press.
Before joining IIMB, Prof. Sabarinathan had a long career in the industry for about 18 years. He began his career in ICICI as a project officer and went on to hold senior leadership positions including its Vice President, Venture Finance. While at ICICI, he played a critical role in establishing TDICI ( now known as ICICI Venture) which was the first venture capital firm in the country. Following a brief stint at GE Capital Services India, when he set up their private equity business in India, he held a leadership position at CDC Advisors Pvt Ltd, now known as Actis, before moving into academics. As Advisor to the Kuwait Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of Kuwait, where he worked closely with the MD and Executive Director, General Reserves. He was appointed at the highest rank that expat professionals are appointed by the Government of Kuwait and worked on multiple mission critical projects for the institution. He has served as a director on the boards of several companies, both as an investor nominee as well as in his professional capacity.
At IIMB, Prof. Sabarinathan taught Corporate Finance. The elective course New Enterprise Financing entirely designed by him, has remained highly popular over the years. His consultancy assignments include serving on the investment committee of private equity funds/ venture capital funds (government/private) and advising companies on valuation. He has served on several committees of the Government of India (DST, DPIIT) and is still actively engaged with Biotechnology Information and Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), the financing arm of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
Prof. Sabarinathan has made significant contributions to institutional service at IIMB. He served as Chairperson at IIM Bangalore’s NSRCEL for a four-year period during which he built on the Centre’s Preeminent position in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bangalore. He also served as Chairperson EPGP, Office of International Affairs, Work Norms Committee, Admissions and Finance &Accounting Area. Besides these, he also served as a member of several other institute committees.
IIM Bangalore thanks him for all his contributions towards the institute and wishes him luck for his future endeavors.