Soumitra Dutta Dean of Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, spearheaded transformative initiatives that reshaped business education. His leadership encompassed curriculum innovation, faculty excellence, and global partnerships with governments, universities, and industry leaders. A pioneer in technology and management, he co-founded the Global Innovation Index, redefining how nations measure competitiveness. Before Oxford, he was the founding Dean of Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, where he unified three schools and advanced Cornell Tech in New York. At Oxford, his vision centered on entrepreneurship, innovation, and cultivating leaders for a rapidly evolving global economy.