Sandeep Krishnamurthy, dean of the College of Business Administration and the Singelyn Graduate School of Business at Cal Poly Pomona, has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 LA500, marking his second consecutive year on the prestigious list of the 500 most influential leaders in Greater Los Angeles.
The annual LA500 recognizes leaders across business, education, civic leadership and innovation who are shaping the future of the region. Krishnamurthy’s continued inclusion underscores CBA’s growing influence in higher education and his leadership in advancing student success, economic mobility, and industry engagement across Southern California.
The publication highlighted Krishnamurthy’s leadership in launching the Tarkington Business Futures Institute, supported by a transformative gift from alumnus Alan “Al” Tarkington (‘64, business administration) and Stephanie “Steve” Tarkington, along with the CBA Career Center (CBACH), which equips students for careers through workshops, industry speakers, leadership talks and signature programs like Behind the Business.
“We are proud of Dean Sandeep Krishnamurthy for being recognized among the region’s most influential leaders in higher education,” said Terri Gomez, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “This honor reflects his continued leadership and the shared commitment of our faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters to advance student success and expand pathways that prepare students for meaningful careers.”
This follows his historic first selection in 2025, which marked the first time a leader from the college had been included on the LA500.
The College of Business Administration at Cal Poly Pomona is consistently ranked among the nation’s top business schools by U.S. News & World Report. The Singelyn Graduate School of Business, established through a transformative gift from alumni David and Ruth Singelyn, advances student success and economic mobility through innovative programs and strong industry partnerships, with its accounting, marketing and business analytics programs ranked among the nation’s best. Cal Poly Pomona is the No. 1 polytechnic university for diversity and economic mobility and is nationally recognized among the top public universities in the West and best colleges in America. It is part of the California State University system, the largest four-year public university system in the United States.
