Dr. Pramod Sharma is a great academic, visionary, and founder of multiple educational organizations, including the Indian Institute of Hospitality & Management, Vasai, and R P Institute of Hospitality Management, Mumbai. He has achieved a doctorate degree when he worked on employee retention; his area of interest include development of skills and empowering the youth through quality education, not just in hospitality, but also in IT and traditional disciplines. The institutions he founded emphasize upon employability, ethical leadership, and the contribution to the development of societies, mainly in thought with Skill India Mission. He is honored with Times Influential Leaders Award 2024, and he has shaped millions of such professionals who are thriving globally in reputed organizations.