Mentor

Vaibhav Dange

Vaibhav Dange — the story teller behind 'Build India' — is a member of the Board of Governors and the Chairman of the building committee at that the prestigious Indian Institute of Management in Nagpur.

As an adviser to the country’s biggest state-owned road builder — The National Highway Authority of India — Vaibhav till recently helped monitor the country's biggest-ever drive to build all-weather roads. He has a ring-side view of how India, roads ministry overcame challenges of financing stalled projects and used technology to build an electronic system for collecting toll.

Having worked closely with Shri Nitin Gadkari, India, Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways & Shipping, as his private secretary, Vaibhav played a pivotal role in ensuring that the government's vision to build a robust, seamlessly connected nation is translated into action on ground.

Vaibhav has authored several strategic policy recommendations and papers for the government. Over the years, he has delivered more than 100 lectures on economic issues at various industry associations, chambers, and academic institutions across India.

An MBA from Amravati University, Vaibhav began his professional journey with AIR Pvt Ltd., Nagpur , with more than 30 years of expertise in infra and allied sectors.