Manikandan S is an accomplished academic and researcher with a focus on business groups and strategic management. He has extensive education and experience in the field, having studied mechanical engineering at the College of Engineering Guindy and the Fellow Program in Management, Corporate Strategy and Policy at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. He has also worked as an Assistant Engineer at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and with TVS Motor Company Ltd.

Currently, Manikandan S works as an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli. He teaches a wide range of courses, including Competition and Strategy and Strategic Leadership, covering topics such as growth strategy, corporate governance, business strategy, and strategic leadership.

Manikandan S has published research on strategic management in top-tier academic journals, including the Strategic Management Journal and the Harvard Business Review. His research focuses on the growth and governance challenges of business group organizations and the drivers of strategic choice in firms. Additionally, he has a keen interest in social enterprises.

Overall, Manikandan S is a highly knowledgeable and driven professional, with a wealth of experience both in academia and industry.