Deepak Jena
Deepak Jena
Assistant Professor, Strategy
Biography
Deepak Jena is an Assistant Professor of Strategy at the Indian School of Business (ISB). His research focuses on innovation management and corporate strategy. Broadly, he studies the link between firms’ innovation efforts and their competitive advantage. He also investigates why, and in what manner, firms use a mix of corporate development activities (e.g., alliances, acquisitions, and divestitures) to alter their product and geographical market scope. At ISB, he teaches electives in Strategic Innovation Management and Growth Strategy.
Prior to his PhD, Professor Jena worked for several years in the industry with Deloitte, TCS, LG Electronics, and WNS Global services, primarily in the area of business and corporate strategy.
Education
- PhD in Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC Chapel Hill, 2019
- MBA, Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, India, 2004
- B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India, 2002
Experience
Academic positions
- 2019 - Present: Assistant Professor, Indian School of Business
Professional Positions
- 2012 - 2013: Research Associate, Indian School of Business
- 2010 - 2012: Senior Manager- Strategy, LG Electronics
- 2008 - 2010: Senior Manager – Corporate Strategy, WNS Global Services
- 2006 - 2008: Senior Analyst – Strategy Development, Deloitte US Firms
- 2004 - 2006: Business Analyst, Tata Consultancy Services
