Chief Executive Officer

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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

We’re looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader with :

12 – 20 years’ experience in arts management, higher education, or the social sector .

A record of leading teams, budgets, and partnerships at scale.

Financial and operational fluency, with demonstrated fundraising or business-development success.

Deep respect for pedagogical integrity and creative collaboration.

Cultural fluency and a values-driven approach to leadership.

Commitment to long-term institutional stewardship — not a short-term posting.

Why Join

This is an opportunity to :

Lead one of India’s most respected performing-arts schools.

Shape the next decade of theatre education and cultural leadership.

Work at the intersection of education, culture, and social impact .

Build sustainable systems and a legacy institution for future generations.

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