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Stony Brook University appoints Haresh Gurnani as College of Business Dean
IIT alumnus, Gurnani has has held leadership positions at Wake Forest University
Indian-origin academician and researcher, Haresh Gurnani has been named as the new dean of the College of Business at Stony Brook University of New York, effective July, 2023.
Gurnani succeeds Manny London, who has served as dean of the College for the last decade, according to the university statement. He will join Stony Brook from Wake Forest University, where he holds multiple high-level leadership positions.
On Gurani’s appointment, provost and executive vice president of the university, Carl Lejuez  said, “Haresh is ideally suited to serve as our next leader, bringing a key set of experiences and skills essential for advancing the upward trajectory of the College, including management of enrollment growth, building industry partnerships, and fundraising.â€
Reacting to the news, Gurnani said, “I am delighted to join Stony Brook University as dean of the College of Business at a pivotal time in its history. The recent AACSB accreditation for the College and flagship designation for the university provides a tremendous platform to further elevate the learning, scholarship, and development mission of Stony Brook,â€
Previously, at the University of Miami, Gurnani served as chair of the Department of Management in the School of Business. He also held faculty positions at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Indian Institute of Technology alumnus, Gurnani’s research interests are in operations and supply chain analytics, retail distribution channel design and marketing, healthcare operations and marketing, sharing economy, and sustainability. He earned a doctorate in operations research from Carnegie Mellon University.
Netflix will premiere the Tamil psychological thriller 'Stephen' on Dec. 5, presenting a story centered on concealed motives, unresolved trauma, and a protagonist whose calm demeanor masks darker truths.
The film is directed and written by first-time filmmaker Mithun and features Gomathi Shankar in the lead role.
Set within confined spaces that hide more than they reveal, the narrative follows a series of events shaped by a calculated killer and the fallout of long-buried secrets. The film uses a tense atmosphere, a haunting score, and tightly controlled performances to build its psychological edge.
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Monika Shergill, vice-president of content at Netflix India, said, "'Stephen' is an exciting addition to our growing and diverse lineup of Southern-language films and series. A twisted psychological thriller, 'Stephen' follows a poised killer whose long-buried secrets unravel piece by piece, keeping audiences guessing until the very last frame."
"It marks an impressive directorial debut by Mithun and serves as a compelling showcase for rising talent Gomathi Shankar. As a story, it introduces an authentic new voice in suspense and underscores our passion for character-driven, rooted storytelling," she added.
Mithun said the film’s central character required a controlled yet intense portrayal. "'Stephen' is about a calm, calculated serial killer who carries secrets that are unsettlingly personal. Gomathi Shankar plays the title role with a quiet intensity, making the character feel both reel and real. As a first-time filmmaker, this film means a lot to me."
"We tried to approach the subject with utmost care and honesty. I'm grateful to Netflix for giving us the opportunity and space to tell stories in such a distinct genre. The fact that our film will be available for the world to see across over 190 countries feels unreal, and I hope people enjoy this humble attempt at the craft," he added.
The film explores emotional undercurrents and psychological tension while keeping viewers uncertain about each character’s true intentions.
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