Event Management

Dr. Annie Stephen, a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India is presently associated with Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru as the Head, Department of Professional Accounting and Finance which include B.Com. integrated with professional courses such as CA, CPA, CS, ACCA,CMA and the like. Dr. Annie Stephen possesses industry experience and audit experience of over ten years. She also possesses a Master’s degree in Business Management and NET qualified. She has also authored several books namely Event Management, Principles of Event Management, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Development, Investment Management etc. Her constant strive to reach out and the ability to learn and unlearn have been her greatest assets. The motivation to write this book stems from her desire to create a resource that not only encapsulates her experiences but also serves as a guide for those embarking on their own event management journey. This book reflects her dedication to empowering readers with the tools and insights needed to navigate the multifaceted world of event planning successfully. May this book serve as a valuable companion on your path to creating remarkable and memorable experiences.

Dr. Neerupa Chauhan is an academician and professional with a background in commerce, management, and project development. She currently serves as a faculty member at Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) in the Department of Commerce and Management. She holds Ph.D. in Management from University of Mysore, her research focuses on the intersection of emotional intelligence, leadership, and employee permanence in the IT sector in Bengaluru. She has done her M.Phil in Management from Christ University delves into factors influencing employee intention to stay within the semiconductor industry in Bangaluru. With over six years of Academic experience, she is specialised in the areas of Business Statistics, Operation Management, Product and Operation Management, Investment Management and Data Analysis. She has eight year of industry experience in project monitoring, and scheduling in the realm of public health engineering and environmental management projects, aligning with the guidelines of global funding agencies. She possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, utilizing tools like Excel, Power BI, SPSS and AMOS for data analysis.

Dr. Nidhi Raj Gupta, an Assistant Professor at Bengaluru's Kristu Jayanti College, boasts 16+ years in marketing. Passionate about innovation and sustainability, she transitioned from Public Relations to academia, leading at Triangle A, a women-led start up. Dr. Gupta's expertise spans Interpersonal training programs across India covering diverse subjects. Her authored works and papers presented at prestigious institutions like IIM and IIT highlight her depth of knowledge. Not just limited to academia, she's also an active BOE member, a UK design patent holder, and a certified Life Skill and NLP Trainer, mentor for NPTEL Swayam’s Entrepreneur Course.