Dr. Sandeep Mazumder has been unanimously chosen by the Berry College Board of Trustees to serve as its ninth president, with his term beginning on July 1, 2025. Mazumder will succeed President Stephen Briggs, who has led the college since 2006 and is set to retire at the end of the academic year.
Mazumder expressed admiration for Berry’s mission of educating students’ head, heart, and hands to inspire community-focused leaders. “It is an honor to serve as Berry College’s next president,” he said, highlighting his commitment to championing Martha Berry’s philosophy and amplifying the college’s national reputation.
John Coleman, chair of the search committee, praised Mazumder as “an inspiring leader with vision, integrity, and humility” who will foster innovation while honoring Berry’s legacy and commitment to community.
Mazumder currently serves as Dean of Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Previously, he chaired the Department of Economics at Wake Forest University, where he began his teaching career in 2009. Born and raised in London, he holds degrees in economics from the University of Cambridge and Johns Hopkins University and is a leading researcher in U.S. inflation dynamics.
Rick Gilbert, Chairman of the Board, emphasized Mazumder’s alignment with Berry’s values, citing his balance of business acumen, academic rigor, and community engagement as vital for the college’s growth.
Berry College, a nationally recognized liberal arts institution of 2,200 students, is celebrated for academic excellence and its distinctive emphasis on integrating professional and liberal arts education with service to the community.
