Soni officially named dean of Kelley School

Indiana University says Ash Soni, who has served as interim dean of the IU Kelley School of Business since last July, will continue without the “interim” tag for the next two years. Soni succeeded former dean Idie Kesner, who stepped down from the role to return to the classroom.

Soni previously served the Kelley School as executive associate dean for academic programs, associate dean of information technology and chair of the operations and decision technologies department. He has committed to stay on in this role until 2025.

“To say that I have deep affection for the Kelley School, its remarkable students and devoted faculty and staff would be an understatement,” said Soni. “I am honored that our university leadership has asked me to continue what has been a lifetime commitment to success at one of the best business schools in the world.”

Additionally, IU says Patrick Hopkins has been named vice dean of the Kelley School in Bloomington and Julie Manning Magid will serve in the same capacity at the Indianapolis campus.

IU says as vice deans the two administrators will assume significant responsibilities for operations, while developing new programs and enhancing collaborations between the two campuses. The appointments are subject to approval by the IU Board of Trustees.

Both Hopkins and Manning Magid currently serve as executive associate deans at their respective campuses.