Sunil M. Sharma

Head of Education · IGI India

Senior Leadership Portfolio

Sunil M. Sharma

Director – Business Growth & Admissions

Head of Education  ·  CBO  ·  18+ Years Leading Education Businesses at Scale

18+ Years Leadership
₹500Cr Portfolio Managed
70+ Institutions Partnered
40% Walk-in Growth
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About Me

Sunil M. Sharma
Mumbai, India

I build education businesses — from strategy to sustainable scale.

Over 18 years, I have driven revenue growth, enrollment expansion, and market development across higher education, professional certification, K–12, and premium services. I've managed portfolios up to ₹500 Cr, built multi-city teams, and consistently delivered measurable topline impact across every organisation I've led.

Currently leading national growth for IGI – School of Gemology, where I own the student acquisition, institutional partnership, and revenue sustainability charter across India — aligning Indian operations with global IGI standards.

My strength lies at the intersection of commercial thinking and operational execution — translating strategy into growth, building scalable ecosystems, and leading teams through change and complexity. Alumni of IIM Lucknow's CEO Programme and author of "Awaken the Genius Within You."

Admissions & Enrollment Strategy
GTM & Market Expansion
P&L Ownership & Revenue Growth
Institutional Partnerships
CRM-led Operations & Analytics
Digital Lead Generation
Team Leadership (Multi-city)
Brand Positioning & Outreach
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Career Journey

Jun 2025 — Present
IGI – International
Gemological Institute
India

Head of Education (National)

  • Own the national admissions, enrollment, and revenue growth charter for IGI School of Gemology across India.
  • Lead multi-channel student acquisition strategy spanning classroom, digital, institutional tie-ups, and jewellery industry partnerships.
  • Drive premium positioning for gemology programs; collaborate with global stakeholders to align India with international benchmarks.
  • Oversee enrollment forecasting, conversion optimisation, CRM-led operations, and B2B outreach to the organised jewellery retail sector.
Gemology Education National Growth B2B Partnerships
Sep 2024 — Jun 2025
Atlas SkillTech
University, Mumbai

Associate Director – Admissions & Outreach

  • Drove undergraduate admissions growth across B.Des, BBA, and B.Tech programs with direct enrollment accountability.
  • Built and scaled school and junior college partnership networks across Maharashtra to strengthen feeder pipelines.
  • Leveraged data-driven insights to refine outreach strategies and optimise conversion ratios across the admissions funnel.
Higher Education Admissions
Jan 2024 — Aug 2024
Aditya Birla
Education Academy

Vice President – Education

  • Owned business development and enrollment growth charter for premium education offerings under the Aditya Birla brand.
  • Expanded institutional footprint through strategic alliances, industry partnerships, and co-branded academic programs.
  • Contributed to market entry strategy, revenue planning, and growth forecasting across new geographies.
Premium Education Business Development
Feb 2023 — Jan 2024
Lodha Group
Township Division

Associate General Manager – Loyalty & Business Growth

  • Managed a ₹500 Cr township business portfolio — driving customer retention, repeat sales, revenue optimisation, and lifetime value.
  • Designed growth strategies focused on upsell and cross-sell across large residential communities in Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
  • Led a team of Loyalty Managers; delivered customer insights and performance analytics to support C-suite decision-making.
₹500 Cr Portfolio Revenue Growth
Apr 2006 — Feb 2023
MT Educare (Lakshya)
K–12 & Foundation

Area Head – Sales & Operations

  • Led sales and operations for 17 years across Mumbai, Goa, and pan-India markets — building the foundation of a pan-India admissions engine.
  • Increased walk-ins by 40% and drove 15% sales growth through outreach across 70+ schools and institutions.
  • Built and managed large multi-location teams delivering consistent year-on-year enrollment growth and operational excellence.
  • Contributed to digital marketing strategy, social media, and marketing collateral — building early expertise in blended outreach models.
17 Years Pan-India Scale 70+ Partnerships
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Career Impact

₹500Cr Revenue Portfolio

Managed a ₹500 Crore township business portfolio at Lodha Group, driving customer loyalty, repeat sales, and revenue optimisation at scale.

40% Walk-in Growth

Increased student walk-ins by 40% and drove 15% revenue growth through large-scale institutional outreach programs across Maharashtra and beyond.

70+ Institutions Partnered

Built and sustained partnerships with 70+ schools, colleges, and institutions — creating robust feeder pipelines and long-term enrollment ecosystems.

18+ Years of Leadership

Over 18 years of progressive leadership across K–12, higher education, professional certification, and premium services — spanning pan-India operations.

IIM Lucknow CEO Programme

Completed the Advanced Strategic MDP (CEO Programme) at IIM Lucknow — sharpening strategic thinking, financial acumen, and C-suite leadership capabilities.

IGI National Growth Charter

Currently owns the national admissions and revenue growth charter for IGI School of Gemology — one of the world's most respected gemological education institutions.

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Areas of Expertise

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Revenue Growth & P&L Ownership

End-to-end ownership of revenue targets, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management across multi-program, multi-city operations. Proven track record of delivering sustainable topline growth.

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Admissions & Enrollment Strategy

Complete admissions lifecycle management from demand generation and lead quality to funnel optimisation, conversion, and onboarding — across UG, PG, and Executive Education.

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GTM Strategy & Market Expansion

Go-to-market planning, new geography entry, institutional ecosystem development, and brand positioning for premium education and service businesses at national scale.

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Partnerships & Distribution Networks

Building and scaling institutional partnerships — schools, colleges, corporates, and industry bodies — that unlock distribution, credibility, and long-term enrollment pipelines.

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Team Leadership & Culture Building

Building high-performance sales and admissions teams across multiple cities and programs. Creating cultures of accountability, data-led decision-making, and sustained growth.

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Digital & CRM-led Operations

Leveraging CRM platforms, digital lead generation, and conversion analytics to build efficient, data-driven admissions operations — from first touch to final enrollment.

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Education & Credentials

2022

MBA — Marketing & Operations

Bharati Vidyapeeth University

2012

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

University of Mumbai

2003

B.Sc — Mathematics

University of Mumbai

Certification

Generative AI for Business Leaders

Publication

Awaken the Genius Within You

Languages

English  ·  Hindi  ·  Marathi

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