Chief Executive Officer

Drama School Mumbai is hiring its next Chief Executive Officer

Location : Mumbai, India

Compensation : ₹24 – 30 LPA CTC (with scope for growth linked to institutional scale-up)

Start Date : 5 January 2026

Type : Full-time, on-campus leadership role (limited flexibility post-onboarding)

About the Institution

The Drama School Mumbai (DSM) — part of the not-for-profit Drama Schools Foundation Mumbai (DSFM) — is dedicated to strengthening India’s cultural and civic life through theatre.

Over the past decade, DSM has trained 260 + alumni , produced 50 + new works , and built one of India’s most respected ecosystems for theatre education, outreach, and creative leadership.

DSM now enters a new phase of renewal and growth, seeking a leader who can translate this legacy into a sustainable future.

About the Role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the single point of accountability for DSM’s strategy, sustainability, and performance.

Working alongside the Academic Head in a dual-leadership model , the CEO ensures DSM remains financially viable, academically rigorous, operationally efficient, and publicly visible.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead DSM’s five-year institutional and financial strategy.
• Oversee budgets, fundraising, and compliance in partnership with DSFM’s finance and audit teams.
• Drive enrolment, marketing, and national outreach.
• Build and steward donor, corporate, and institutional partnerships.
• Supervise finance, operations, HR, and administration with integrity and discipline.
• Represent DSM externally as its principal executive voice.

Candidate Profile

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How to Apply (Quick Apply will NOT be considered)

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