Soumitra Dutta : Entrepreneur, Author & Oxford Former Dean
Soumitra Dutta is an author ,entrepreneur & globally respected academic leader, innovation expert, and known for shaping modern thinking on technology and digital transformation. With a career spanning top institutions such as INSEAD, Cornell University, and the University of Oxford, he has played a pivotal role in advancing global innovation research. He co‑founded the Global Innovation Index, a benchmark used worldwide to assess countries’ innovation performance. Beyond academia, he advises governments, corporations, and international organizations on building competitive, digitally empowered economies. His work bridges technology, policy, and business, making him one of the most influential voices in global innovation today.
Soumitra Dutta is an author ,entrepreneur & globally respected academic leader, innovation expert, and known for shaping modern thinking on technology and digital transformation. With a career spanning top institutions such as INSEAD, Cornell University, and the University of Oxford, he has played a pivotal role in advancing global innovation research. He co‑founded the Global Innovation Index, a benchmark used worldwide to assess countries’ innovation performance. Beyond academia, he advises governments, corporations, and international organizations on building competitive, digitally empowered economies. His work bridges technology, policy, and business, making him one of the most influential voices in global innovation today.
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Soumitra Dutta
Entrepreneur, Author and Dean (Former)
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Introduction
Soumitra Dutta is a globally recognized academic,
author, and innovation strategist.
Known for shaping global thinking on digital
transformation and innovation.
Has held leadership roles at top institutions including
Oxford, Cornell, and INSEAD.
Early Life & Education
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Born in India.
B.Tech in Electrical
Engineering & Computer
Science – IIT Delhi (1985).
M.S. & Ph.D. – University of
California, Berkeley.
Academic Career
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Former Dean of Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford (2022–2025).
Founding Dean of SC Johnson College
of Business, Cornell University (2012–
2018).
Former Roland Berger Professor of
Business & Technology at INSEAD.
Leadership & Contributions
Creator of the Global Innovation Index (GII) and Global Talent
Index.
Advisor to governments, corporations, and global institutions.
Influential voice in digital transformation and innovation
strategy.
Entrepreneurship & Global
Impact
Co‐founder of the Portulans Institute, a think
tank focused on innovation metrics.
Leads initiatives that help countries and
organizations assess digital readiness.
Key figure in shaping global innovation
frameworks.
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Soumitra Dutta is a pioneering
academic and innovation leader.
Summary
His work bridges technology, business,
and policy.
Continues to influence global
thinking on digital transformation
and innovation.
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