The conclave featured two insightful panels addressing key issues in contemporary business leadership. The first panel, titled “Continuous Learning – Staying Ahead in a Rapidly Changing World,” included prominent speakers such as Mr. Chandra Shekhar, Vice President of HR at UltraTech Cement; Mr. Yahya Rasheed, Global Head of L&D at HCL Tech; Mr. Umanath Kumar, Country Manager India & APAC for Talent at Pfizer; and Mr. Aravind Warrier, HR Leader at Volvo Group. Moderated by Mr. Jayendra Kumar Sahu, Performance Marketing Manager at M2P Fintech, the panelists shared their expertise on the necessity of continuous learning, adaptability, and resilience in navigating today’s dynamic business environment.

Mr. Shekhar emphasized the importance of succession planning and adapting to market trends, while Mr. Rasheed highlighted the value of embracing organizational culture and learning from failures. Mr. Kumar discussed the role of experimentation and collaboration, using Pfizer’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study, and Mr. Warrier stressed the need for imagination, curiosity, and empathy in leadership.

The second panel, “Future-Proofing Careers: Developing Agile Mindsets in Business Leadership,” featured Mr. Ramakrishna Rao, Chief Learning Officer at Page Industries Ltd.; Mr. Ravikanth Venkata Eranki, Talent Acquisition Lead at Cargill; and Mr. Pandi Alagu Raja, Head of People and Culture at Deluxe. Moderated by Ms. Akansha Garg, Lead Business Analysis at UST, the discussion centered on the significance of agility, adaptability, and practical approaches to leadership.

Mr. Rao introduced the ABCs of modern leadership, including Anti-Fragility and Digital Mindset, while Mr. Eranki emphasized the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and global perspective. Mr. Raja highlighted the role of HR in fostering a supportive and agile culture within organizations.

The session was highly interactive, with engaging discussions and a dynamic Q&A segment where students actively participated, posing insightful questions to the panelists.

The event concluded with remarks from Prof. Utkarsh, Chairperson of Placement and Corporate Relations at IIM Kashipur, who expressed gratitude for the successful execution of Samanvaya 2024. Prof. Utkarsh underscored IIM Kashipur’s commitment to developing proactive and innovative business leaders through interdisciplinary learning and experiential opportunities.

Samanvaya 2024 exemplifies IIM Kashipur’s dedication to shaping the next generation of business leaders who are equipped to anticipate changes, drive innovation, and make a meaningful impact in the business world.

Expressing excitement at the unfolding of this event, Prof. Utkarsh, Chairperson – Placement, from IIM Kashipur shared, “As we look towards the future, IIM Kashipur recognizes the immense responsibility in shaping tomorrow’s business leaders. Samanvaya 2024 is not just an event but a platform to explore, debate, and forge the paths that will define leadership in the years to come. We invite all to join us on 31st August 2024 in this journey of continuous learning and career evolution, as we collectively work towards a brighter and more innovative future.”

Panel 1 will delve into “Continuous Learning – Staying Ahead in a Rapidly Changing World,” featuring a distinguished lineup of speakers who bring decades of experience and expertise. Mr. Chandra Shekhar, Vice President of HR at UltraTech Cement, Mr. Yahya Rasheed, Global Head of L&D at HCL Tech, Mr. Umanath Kumar, Country Manager of India & APAC for Talent at Pfizer, and Mr. Aravind Warrier, Lead – People & Culture at Volvo, will share their insights on the importance of lifelong learning and adaptability in leadership. The session will be skillfully moderated by Mr. Jayendra Kumar Sahu, Performance Marketing Manager at M2P Fintech.

The second panel, “Future-Proofing Careers: Developing Agile Mindsets in Business Leadership,” will delve into strategies for cultivating adaptability and resilience in business leaders. Esteemed speakers including Ms. Sulbha Kaushal Rai, Chief People Officer at RenewBuy; Mr. Ravikanth Venkata Eranki, Talent Acquisition Leader at Cargill; Ms. Akanksha Nayal, HRBP at Policy Bazaar; Mr. Pandi Alagu Raja, Head of People and Culture at Deluxe; and Mr. Ramakrishna Rao, Chief Learning Officer at Page Industries, will share their perspectives. The session will be moderated by Ms. Akansha Garg, Lead Business Analyst at UST and an IIM Kashipur alumna, who brings her expertise in IT transformation and product lifecycle design to the discussion.