The Factory Floor Is the Heart of a Nation’s Economy

The future of manufacturing demands leaders who master both technology and business.

For decades, manufacturing education has been divided. Engineers and Scientists master processes but struggle with ROI and strategy. Managers excel in reviews but lack plant-floor depth. This divide limits productivity, innovation, and sustainable growth.

The Mentogram School of Manufacturing exists to close this gap.

A Message from Our Founder

“Throughout my 25 years in global manufacturing—from boardrooms in the United States to chemical clusters in India—I have seen brilliant engineers and scientists struggle to explain ROI and gifted managers struggle to diagnose production bottlenecks.”

“The most successful leaders were not purely technical or purely commercial. They spoke a single, unified language of excellence.”

I founded the Mentogram School of Manufacturing to end this divide. We are not just an educational institution; we are a transformation engine for professionals who know there is a next level and want the integrated toolkit of a Techno-Commercial Leader to reach it.

Our promise is simple: we will equip you with the mental models, industrial frameworks, and global perspective required to lead world-class manufacturing operations.

Join us in redefining what it means to be a leader in manufacturing.

— Dr. Hasit Dangi
PhD | MIT Sloan Fellow

A School Built for Techno-Commercial Leadership

The Mentogram School of Manufacturing develops techno-commercial manufacturing leaders who master both the factory floor and the business engine.

Our programs integrate manufacturing operations, digital manufacturing, safety, sustainability, ESG, business strategy, and leadership into one coherent learning journey—grounded in real-world projects and guided by experienced industry practitioners.

We don’t train specialists for narrow roles. We develop leaders who run systems, scale plants, and shape enterprises.

Vision

To become the world’s leading platform for developing techno-commercial manufacturing leaders.

Mission

To deliver industry-driven, outcome-oriented education integrating operations, technology, business, leadership, and sustainability.

Our Core Values

Industry Relevance

Outcome Orientation

Integrated Thinking

Practitioner-Led Learning

Responsible Growth

Ready to Lead the Future of Manufacturing?

Don’t just witness industrial transformation—lead it.

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Our Board of Advisors

Guided by industry pioneers in manufacturing, chemicals, and innovation

Suresh Khurana

Managing Partner at Khurana Advisors, Ex CEO at Wadia Group

With over three decades of international senior management experience, including roles as Whole Time Director, CEO, COO, CMO, and CFO, Suresh has navigated the complexities of diverse sectors such as manufacturing, real estate and banking in India, Indonesia and Singapore. His proficiency in finance, operations, marketing, procurement, taxation, HR, and strategic planning has been instrumental in driving growth and profitability in challenging environments. Suresh has been a champion of transformation, turning around underperforming manufacturing operations and also spearheading new ventures – both greenfield & brownfield.

Sekhar K R

Certified Independent Director, Ex MD at Bayer Vapi

Sekhar was previously the Managing Director of Bayer Vapi Private Limited, a Bayer Group Company. He comes with a rich experience of nearly 40 years in top MNCs and Industrial powerhouses and has a stellar record of being a People’s leader. Apart from a strong commercial and operational track record, Sekhar has been a passionate procurement and supply chain professional and brings in a rare combination of domain expertise and digital thinking. Sekhar is a certified Independent Director, ESG specialist, and a strategy consultant
for driving growth and operational excellence. He is passionate about driving lasting and meaningful change towards a sustainable world.