Professor, Head and Dean, St. Joseph's Business School, SJCET, Palai, Kerala, IN.
Research Guide in the area of Management, Hotel, Hospitality & Services, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala
UGC - NET(Management); Accredited Management Teacher (Services Marketing), AIMA, New Delhi,
Ph. D. (Management Sciences), ANNA University Chennai.
Previous: Executive committee member (Elected) - Indian Academy of Management
Associate Professor (Marketing), Saintgits Institute of Management, Kottayam, Kerala, IN.
Visiting Academic, Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Executive Director, THOMASKOOL Centre of Excellence
Reviewer (Please visit Publons profile)
Cornell Quarterly, USA., Journal of Services Marketing, UK., International Journal of Hospitality Management, USA., Academy of Management (AOM), USA - Annual Meetings from 2017 to 2020 and others.
A PROFILE:
Dr. Thomas is a highly accomplished professional with a robust educational background and a wealth of experience across various domains. He holds an M.B.A in Marketing and a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from Anna University, Chennai, complementing his first professional degree in Hotel Management from Christ College, Bangalore.
With a career spanning over two and a half decades, Dr. Thomas has held senior positions within the service industry, in corporate marketing, for about ten years. His notable contributions include successful roles at renowned organizations such as Pepsico restaurants, Starwood hotels (Le Meridien brand), Park Inn hotels, K. Raheja Group of Hotels, Saintgits Group of professional colleges, and St. Joseph’s Business School.
As an Accredited Management Teacher (AMT) in Services Marketing and a UGC NET (Management) qualified teacher, he has overseen various foreign university research-based academic programs in addition to his regular administrative and teaching responsibilities in the fields of Management and Marketing. Notably, Dr. Thomas has served as a visiting academic at Duquesne University, USA, with a specialization in sustainability and management.
Dr. Thomas is an accomplished author with Pearson/FT Press, USA, and has published numerous articles in esteemed international and national journals. His portfolio includes seven royalty-earning case studies featured in repositories of IVEY Publishing, Canada, Harvard Business Review, USA, GlobaLens, USA, and The Case Centre (ECCH), UK. Furthermore, he has actively contributed as a reviewer for Cornell Quarterly, USA, Journal of Services Marketing, UK, Academy of Management (AOM) - Annual Meetings (2017-2020), International Journal of Hospitality Management, USA, and Tourism and Hospitality research, UK.
His extensive professional background encompasses successful management and marketing consultancies, collaborating with notable organizations such as ‘Moonflake’ cookies, Cochin, Onattukara Coconut Producers Company Ltd., and Seiko Instruments Inc., Japan. Dr. Thomas has also been associated with leading institutions like Caltech USA, Duquesne University USA, Colorado State University USA, University of Oslo Norway, and Norwegian University of Life Sciences for their research-based academic programs in India.
Dr. Thomas's expertise extends to training, as he serves as an empaneled trainer for reputed organizations, including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Kochi, Kerala Police - Janamytri, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi, State Bank of Travancore - RSETI, Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC), and Kerala Industrial and Technological Consultancy Organization Ltd. (KITCO).
Having undergone comprehensive training in case writing and teaching methods from prestigious institutions such as IIMA, Harvard Business Publishing, and UMICH, USA, he is an advocate for teaching with cases. Dr. Thomas also plays pivotal roles as an Examiner, Adjudicator, Evaluator, Question paper setter, and Viva-voce panel member for PhD, M Phil, and postgraduate Management and Hotel Management programs across various universities.
In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Thomas conducts highly acclaimed Management Development Programs, including ‘Jumpstarting startups,’ ‘Dining Etiquette,’ ‘Discover the leader in you,’ ‘Case writing and teaching,’ and ‘Business & Social Protocol.’ His Faculty Development Programs in ‘Digital teaching, research, learning, and assessment’ have garnered significant praise from stakeholders.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Thomas's commitment to continuous learning and exploration is evident through his experience in flight instruction at Charlottesville Flight Center, USA, and his membership in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, USA. His multifaceted career reflects a steadfast dedication to excellence and innovation across various spheres.
Profile written by Dr. Vipinkumar VP, CMFRI
Research Guide in the area of Management, Hotel, Hospitality & Services, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala
UGC - NET(Management); Accredited Management Teacher (Services Marketing), AIMA, New Delhi,
Ph. D. (Management Sciences), ANNA University Chennai.
Previous: Executive committee member (Elected) - Indian Academy of Management
Associate Professor (Marketing), Saintgits Institute of Management, Kottayam, Kerala, IN.
Visiting Academic, Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Executive Director, THOMASKOOL Centre of Excellence
Reviewer (Please visit Publons profile)
Cornell Quarterly, USA., Journal of Services Marketing, UK., International Journal of Hospitality Management, USA., Academy of Management (AOM), USA - Annual Meetings from 2017 to 2020 and others.
A PROFILE:
Dr. Thomas is a highly accomplished professional with a robust educational background and a wealth of experience across various domains. He holds an M.B.A in Marketing and a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from Anna University, Chennai, complementing his first professional degree in Hotel Management from Christ College, Bangalore.
With a career spanning over two and a half decades, Dr. Thomas has held senior positions within the service industry, in corporate marketing, for about ten years. His notable contributions include successful roles at renowned organizations such as Pepsico restaurants, Starwood hotels (Le Meridien brand), Park Inn hotels, K. Raheja Group of Hotels, Saintgits Group of professional colleges, and St. Joseph’s Business School.
As an Accredited Management Teacher (AMT) in Services Marketing and a UGC NET (Management) qualified teacher, he has overseen various foreign university research-based academic programs in addition to his regular administrative and teaching responsibilities in the fields of Management and Marketing. Notably, Dr. Thomas has served as a visiting academic at Duquesne University, USA, with a specialization in sustainability and management.
Dr. Thomas is an accomplished author with Pearson/FT Press, USA, and has published numerous articles in esteemed international and national journals. His portfolio includes seven royalty-earning case studies featured in repositories of IVEY Publishing, Canada, Harvard Business Review, USA, GlobaLens, USA, and The Case Centre (ECCH), UK. Furthermore, he has actively contributed as a reviewer for Cornell Quarterly, USA, Journal of Services Marketing, UK, Academy of Management (AOM) - Annual Meetings (2017-2020), International Journal of Hospitality Management, USA, and Tourism and Hospitality research, UK.
His extensive professional background encompasses successful management and marketing consultancies, collaborating with notable organizations such as ‘Moonflake’ cookies, Cochin, Onattukara Coconut Producers Company Ltd., and Seiko Instruments Inc., Japan. Dr. Thomas has also been associated with leading institutions like Caltech USA, Duquesne University USA, Colorado State University USA, University of Oslo Norway, and Norwegian University of Life Sciences for their research-based academic programs in India.
Dr. Thomas's expertise extends to training, as he serves as an empaneled trainer for reputed organizations, including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Kochi, Kerala Police - Janamytri, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi, State Bank of Travancore - RSETI, Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC), and Kerala Industrial and Technological Consultancy Organization Ltd. (KITCO).
Having undergone comprehensive training in case writing and teaching methods from prestigious institutions such as IIMA, Harvard Business Publishing, and UMICH, USA, he is an advocate for teaching with cases. Dr. Thomas also plays pivotal roles as an Examiner, Adjudicator, Evaluator, Question paper setter, and Viva-voce panel member for PhD, M Phil, and postgraduate Management and Hotel Management programs across various universities.
In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Thomas conducts highly acclaimed Management Development Programs, including ‘Jumpstarting startups,’ ‘Dining Etiquette,’ ‘Discover the leader in you,’ ‘Case writing and teaching,’ and ‘Business & Social Protocol.’ His Faculty Development Programs in ‘Digital teaching, research, learning, and assessment’ have garnered significant praise from stakeholders.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Thomas's commitment to continuous learning and exploration is evident through his experience in flight instruction at Charlottesville Flight Center, USA, and his membership in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, USA. His multifaceted career reflects a steadfast dedication to excellence and innovation across various spheres.
Profile written by Dr. Vipinkumar VP, CMFRI
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