Pune, India, July 28, 2026: FLAME University, the pioneer of interdisciplinary education in India, has announced the appointment of Dhaivat Mehta as its Brand Evangelist and Director of Branding & Communication. The appointment aligns with the institution’s next phase of growth, centered on academic innovation, global collaboration, research-driven thought leadership, and student wellbeing.
Mehta transitions to higher education leadership with over two decades of experience driving global market presence across the corporate and public sectors. He previously served as Vice President of Global Brand and Corporate Communications at Sagility and Global Brand Communications Director at Capgemini. He also led Marketing and Public Diplomacy at the British Council and the British High Commission, where he spearheaded high-impact branding initiatives and bilateral cultural and educational relations.
As the custodian of the FLAME brand, Mehta will lead the university’s strategic communications across multi-layered stakeholder groups, building long-term institutional equity that champions interdisciplinary education in an AI-driven environment.
“FLAME University has established an unshakeable foundation of internal excellence, validated by our NAAC A++ accreditation. As FLAME enters its next phase of institutional growth, we will sharpen our focus on pioneering curricular innovation, expanding global educational alliances, and generating high-impact scholarly insights. Concurrently, we remain deeply committed to nurturing the holistic development and emotional resilience of our students. As we systematically scale our academic footprint and international networks, a unified, impactful institutional narrative is critical. Dhaivat’s proven capabilities in executing large-scale, cross-border branding and communication strategies bring the depth required to protect and advance our long-term brand equity across diverse global audiences. His unique blend of corporate brand stewardship and international public diplomacy makes him the ideal leader to articulate this multifaceted next chapter to our global communities,” added Prof. Dishan Kamdar, Vice-Chancellor, FLAME University.
“Being invited to be a part of the leadership team that executes FLAME University’s vision is an extraordinary privilege. In an era defined by rapid technological disruptions and artificial intelligence, the future belongs to agile, interdisciplinary thinkers. A holistic interdisciplinary education equips students with the critical reasoning and adaptability required to navigate and shape a rapidly evolving world. I look forward to stewardship of the FLAME narrative and collaborating with our internal and external stakeholders to deepen our institutional impact globally,” said Dhaivat Mehta, Brand Evangelist and Director of Branding & Communication, FLAME University.
About FLAME University
FLAME University is the pioneer of interdisciplinary education in India. It is driven to be one of India’s most respected and reputed centers of learning—the premier destination of choice for higher education in the nation for learners and teachers—to push the design and nature of studies and to create a societal up-gradation phenomenon, particularly in the fields of interdisciplinary education and leadership. FLAME has been set up with an idealistic vision and a social commitment to contribute to society nobly. With more than 180 quality full-time faculty members, the university offers an unparalleled educational experience. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1, unmatched at the higher education level in India. Spread on 70 acres of green expanse with aesthetically designed infrastructure, the campus currently consists of five faculties: Faculty of Liberal Education, Faculty of Business, Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences, and Faculty of Design, Art & Performance. FLAME University has been established as a state-private university vide the FLAME University Act 2014 (Maharashtra Act No. II of 2015), now Maharashtra Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2023 (Maharashtra Act No. VIII of 2024) of the Government of Maharashtra. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f), and degrees awarded by the university are recognized under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956. FLAME University has been awarded the highest NAAC accreditation, A++.
