Dr. V. Kumar is a distinguished thought leader, researcher, and marketing professor specializing in marketing research methods, Customer Relationship Management Strategy, and profitable customer engagement. With a wealth of experience, he has provided extensive consulting services to various Fortune 500 companies, devising sophisticated statistical models and innovative marketing strategies to solve marketing challenges in a profitable and sustainable manner.

Dr. Kumar has served and continues to serve on several academic and corporate boards, highlighting his leadership and expertise in the field. He is also a prolific author, having published over 250 articles in prestigious journals, conference proceedings, research reports, book chapters, and case studies. His 25 books, translated into six languages worldwide, cover a diverse range of topics.

As an esteemed professor, Dr. Kumar has taught in over 30 countries, delivering courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. He is recognized for his significant contributions to the marketing discipline and serves on the Editorial Review Boards of 12 scholarly journals.

Dr. Kumar’s outstanding research output has earned him a prominent position in the marketing field. He is consistently cited as one of the top five ranked scholars worldwide, and he holds the distinction of being ranked No. 1 in terms of publications in the premier journals of the marketing discipline.

Currently affiliated with St. John’s University in New York, Dr. V. Kumar has also received numerous fellowships and recognitions for his exceptional contributions to marketing research and thought leadership.