Shiv Shankar Sharma

Shiv Shankar Sharma is a dynamic professional with extensive experience in the education sector, currently serving as the Director of the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) since April 2023, where the organization ranks over 1,000 educational institutions across India. As of December 2023, Shiv also holds the position of Group CEO at EPN- Education Post News, focusing on digital business and strategic alliances. In addition, Shiv serves on the IQAC at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women and as Secretary General of the Federation for World Academics, promoting academic excellence globally since January 2016. Shiv is the Founder of Sat Sukrit Media Pvt. Ltd. and has been the CEO and Editor in Chief of Education Post since February 2012, overseeing India's leading magazine for higher education. Previous experience includes a role as Head of Education Marketing North at DSIJ Private Limited from July 2008 to April 2013. Educational qualifications include a certificate course in Data Science from The Johns Hopkins University and an MBA in Marketing from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University.