Jammu: Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu on Saturday hosted a Roundtable Conference at Crowne Plaza, Gurugram bringing together policymakers, academics, and industry leaders.
A release here said , the event focused on strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, addressing workforce evolution, and leveraging technology to prepare students for future employment.
The conference began with participant registration, a lamp lighting ceremony, and an introductory video of IIM Jammu, setting the stage for insightful discussions.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Milind. P. Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu in presence of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu and Soma Mondal, Member, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu and Ex-Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited.
The Gurugram Roundtable Conference featured three insightful panel discussions that brought together industry leaders and experts to address critical issues shaping the workforce of tomorrow.
The first panel discussion, “Creating a Future-Ready Workforce: Strategies for Adaptation and Resilience,” was moderated by Soma Mondal, Member BoG, IIM Jammu and Ex-Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited.
She emphasized adaptability and digital transformation as key to preparing a future-ready workforce.
The panel included Nagendra Kumar, Head-HR, Max Healthcare; Anjali Dutta, VP – Head of Digital Studio, Tech Mahindra; Shveta Verma, Inclusion and Diversity Leader-India and APAC, PwC India; Brish Bhan Vaidya, Head of APAC Strategic Sourcing and Global Buying Center, Uber; Parived Bhatnagar, Director, HR, Accenture smf Brij Nandan Yadava, COO, Hero Realty Pvt. Ltd. who discussed strategies for agility, digital literacy, and resilience.
The second panel discussion, “Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Strategies for Inclusive Leadership,” was moderated by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. He highlighted the importance of inclusive leadership for innovation and long-term success.
The second panel featured Chandraprakash Jain, Vice President-HR Operations, Teleperformance; Chhitiz Kumar, VP Health Systems, Philips; Vidhi Trehan, Vice President-Head Learning and Development Evalueserve; Sudhir Dasamantharao, Senior Director, Head-Global Business Services and Chief Transformation Leader-APAC, Boston Scientific; Piyush Jain, Executive Creative Director, Grey Group; Sonia Luthra, Associate Director- National Talent Acquisition Lead for Tax, PWC India; and Arvind Gulati, Senior Director, Ola Electric; who discussed strategies for fostering diversity, breaking barriers, and promoting inclusive growth.
The third panel discussion, “Leadership in Digital Transformation,” was moderated by Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Associate Professor, IT Systems and Analytics, IIM Jammu.
He stressed that breaking leadership barriers and fostering inclusivity are key to unlocking organizational potential. The panel included Chetna Munshi, Director, Global DEI Learning Lead, Ericsson, Monika Garg, Associate Director Global HR Operations Support, Fresenius Medical Care, Dr. Lalit Kanodia, VP-Hospitals and Corporate Services, Tata1mg; Saket Singh, VP-Operations, Brookfield Properties; Mohammed Danish, Marketing Director, Asia-Pacific, Siemens Digital Industries Software; Mudit Yadav, Senior Management Consultant, Avalon Consulting, Mayank Chandna, National Key Account Manager, Zomato; and Geetika Kwatra, Associate VP, Natwest Group.
Each discussion provided valuable insights on the future of work and the importance of inclusivity, offering participants actionable strategies to navigate the evolving corporate landscape.
Present on the occasion were Dr. Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Chairperson, Placements, IIM Jammu, Dr. Baljeet Singh, Co-Chairperson, Placements, IIM Jammu.
The Gurugram Roundtable Conference further strengthened academia-industry collaboration, paving the way for actionable outcomes benefiting students and the corporate world. IIM Jammu remains committed to fostering partnerships that drive innovation and shape the future of education and professional development.
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