IIM Calcutta honours alumni for achieving exemplary success
Abhay Anand | November 15, 2018 | 03:19 PM IST
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 15: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has honoured the alumni who have achieved exemplary success in their respective fields, during its 58th Foundation Day. Institute’s Distinguished Alumnus Awards witnessed several winners from entrepreneurial backgrounds.
With 25 nominations this year, the awards were conferred to inspiring contributors such as Ajay Bisaria, Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan; Saurabh Agrawal, Group CFO, Tata Sons; and Dr.Ritu Agarwal, Distinguished University Professor, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland.
The event was well attended by students, faculty and was a fitting tribute to IIM Calcutta’s rich legacy of world class teaching and research.
Interestingly, in what seems to be a reflection of the booming start-up ecosystem in India, this year’s DAA witnessed several recipients from entrepreneurial backgrounds. This includes M. G. (Ambi) Parameswaran, Founder, Brand-Building.com; Harish Nim, Founder and CEO, EmerioGlobesoft Pte Ltd; Pradeep Gupta, Chairman, CyberMedia Group; and Thulasiraj Ravilla, Director Operations, Aravind Eye Hospitals.
Dean of New Initiatives & External Relations, Professor Prashant Mishra said, “This is a special day at IIM Calcutta as we are celebrating the 58th Foundation Day and on this occasion we are also celebrating the flagship annual event for our alumni, the Distinguished Alumnus Award felicitating 7 of our esteemed alumni this year.”
He added, “The success of an institute primarily constitutes contributions made by its alumni in making the world a better place to live in. We take this opportunity to thank the alumni for reminding us why we exist and for constantly motivating the IIMC community.”
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