Patiala, February 8, 2026 — The Governor of Punjab, through the Governor’s Secretariat, Lok Bhavan Punjab, Chandigarh, has announced the appointment of Dr. Pushpinder Singh Gill as the Vice-Chancellor of The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University (MBSPSU), Patiala, for a tenure of three years with effect from the date of assumption of office.
The appointment was made by the Chancellor of MBSPSU in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 1 of the Schedule [Section 26(1)] of The Statutes of the University of the Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University Act, 2019. The official notification was issued on February 8, 2026, by Vivek Pratap Singh, IAS, Principal Secretary to Governor, Punjab.
Dr. Pushpinder Singh Gill brings over 36 years of distinguished experience in academia, research, administration, and international consulting to this prestigious position. A retired Professor from Punjabi University, Patiala, Dr. Gill has served in various leadership capacities that uniquely position him to lead Punjab’s premier sports university toward excellence.
Dr. Gill holds a Doctorate from Punjabi University, Patiala (1993), specializing in “Marketing Executive Effectiveness In Relation To Job Involvement And Locus of Control.” He completed his M.B.A. in Marketing and Material Management (1987) and B.A. Honours in Economics (1984), both with First Division from Punjabi University, Patiala.
During his illustrious academic career at Punjabi University, Patiala, Dr. Gill served as:
Professor, School of Management Studies (23 years, 2 months)
Associate Professor/Reader (7 years)
Assistant Professor/Lecturer (6 years, 4 months)
Adding to his academic credentials, Dr. Gill served as Chief Executive Officer for The Coca-Cola Company in Africa (Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria) from 1999 to 2001, bringing valuable corporate governance and strategic management expertise to higher education administration.
Dr. Gill’s scholarly achievements include:
84 research publications in recognized national and international journals
10 authored books including “The Punjab That Was Not” (Volumes I, II, III), “Strategic Management,” “Principles of Management,” and works on tourism management
Over 400 articles in popular magazines and newspapers on management and allied subjects
Editor-in-Chief, Indian Journal of Management Studies (2011-2014)
His research has been widely cited, with notable publications in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, and other prestigious journals.
75 national scholarly presentations
25 international scholarly presentations
Over 100 invited talks at national forums
20 plenary lectures at international conferences
Dr. Gill has successfully supervised 30 doctoral candidates to completion, contributing significantly to building research capacity in management and business studies.
Dr. Gill envisions positioning MBSPSU as India’s benchmark for integrated sports education, high-performance sport, and applied research—creating an ecosystem where students, athletes, faculty, coaches, and industry co-create knowledge and translate science into podium performance and sport-sector careers.
Dr. Gill aims to lead the University with courage, inclusivity, and purpose—offering education and services that are scientifically rigorous, technologically advanced, ethically grounded, and socially relevant to Punjab and the nation.
Dr. Gill’s consulting portfolio spans major multinational corporations, including serving as Executive HR Trainer for:
The Coca-Cola Company, India
Cadbury Schweppes, India
Phillips India Ltd.
PepsiCo India
Federal-Mogul Goetze India Limited
Surya Roshni Limited
He has also served as an Expert on Public Service Commissions in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab.
The terms and conditions of Dr. Gill’s appointment will be notified separately by the Government of Punjab, Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Chandigarh.
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