Ex-Indian Foreign Service diplomat, former Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, has joined as the Dean of Kautilya School of Public Policy, Hyderabad on the 1st of June 2021. With his career spanning over three decades, Akbaruddin has now opted to serve students and academia. From building bridges among top diplomats to articulating India’s foreign policies on a plethora of platforms, he sets his vision on creating an educational haven for students who would serve as tomorrow’s leaders. 

"Excited to make a new start with Kautilya School of Policy. Looking forward to being part of an environment that will enable students better understand the processes, programs and politics of public policies in a globalized world."

said Syed Akbaruddin, Dean, Kautilya School of Public Policy