CEOInsights Team
Alumni leaders at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad continue to shake and stir industries and catalyze positive social change within India and around the globe. IIMA is known for a deep academic program and intense focus on leadership. The institutes have graduated a broad range of alumni who are impacting industries from finance to technology, consulting, and much more. The IIMA legacy is known for its excellence, innovation, and ethical leadership. Graduates from this prestigious institution are recognized to be strategic thinkers and have strengths in dealing with complex challenges, which has made them influential leaders in their respective fields. Many emerge into key leadership positions in major corporations, startups, and non-profit organizations, thus contributing to both economic growth and societal development.
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Top 10 IIM Ahmedabad Alumni Leaders - 2024
Alumni leaders at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad continue to shake and stir industries and catalyze positive social change within India and around the globe. IIMA is known for a deep academic program and intense focus on leadership. The institutes have graduated a broad range of alumni who are impacting industries from finance to technology, consulting, and much more. The IIMA legacy is known for its excellence, innovation, and ethical leadership. Graduates from this prestigious institution are recognized to be strategic thinkers and have strengths in dealing with complex challenges, which has made them influential leaders in their respective fields. Many emerge into key leadership positions in major corporations, startups, and non-profit organizations, thus contributing to both economic growth and societal development.
IIMA alumni in the technology sector are at the forefront of a change towards digital transformation, bringing business acumen to drive innovation and optimize operational efficiency. Quite a few have played a strong role in contributing to the launch of new startups and building a culture of entrepreneurship, particularly in India's fast-changing startup ecosystem. Gaps in technology adoption are being closed rapidly with progress evident in fin tech, e-commerce, and health tech, among others. In finance, thought leaders and decision-makers graduate from IIMA to develop strategies for investments as well as influence the economic policies of major financial institutions that, in turn, decides the market trend of both national and international markets. The awareness about the sustainable finance and responsible investment along with their social implications encourages large numbers of alumni to collaborate on these initiatives.
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Today, there is an increasing social purpose and sustainability focus among IIMA alumni. Many are also associated with not-for-profit organizations or social enterprises in education or healthcare or environmental sustainability. In many ways, their work exemplifies that ideals of leadership do not have to be at odds with business success. Until 2024, these initiatives help keep them closely knit through mentorship programs, industry conferences, and collaborative projects. In short, this network ensures not only the professional growth of graduates but also a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among graduates. As IIMA continues to change, the alumnus leaders are equipped to mold the future of business and society, altering with innovative thinking, ethical leadership, and lifelong learning commitment. What is collectively created underscores education as a powerful catalyst for transformation - IIMA as an institution shaping tomorrow's leaders.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 IIM Ahmedabad Alumni Leaders - 2024' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
Company Logo | Company Management | Company Name | Company Description |
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Anish Shah,Group CEO & MD | Mahindra Group | His role includes oversight of all Group businesses and his focus is on nurturing a purpose-driven organization, establishing tech leadership in each industry and value creation across businesses | |
Deep Kalra, Owner | MakeMyTrip | A member of the Executive Council of NASSCOM and chairs the NASSCOM Internet Working Group, also a member of CII's Tourism sub-committee and a regular speaker at numerous internet and travel conferences across the world | |
LV Vaidyanathan,Executive Chairman | Modenik Lifestyle | As a Sales Director in Vietnam and Head of Sales for Southeast Asia, his leadership in Indonesia as CEO saw remarkable turnaround results, transforming the market position and achieving significant profitability growth | |
Pranav Joshi , Partner | P G Joshi & Co | In his professional journey, he has navigated a wide array of assignments and projects, including internal audit, accounting advisory, financial modeling, and valuations | |
Ramesh Mangaleswaram, Senior Partner Emeritus | McKinsey & Company | With 30 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, and start-ups, his mission is to leverage my expertise and network to create positive social impact through education and to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in India | |
Sambit Satapathy, Managing Director | Akshay Seeds | A visionary leader dedicated to innovation, sustainable agriculture, and empowering farmers through strategic excellence | |
Sanjeev Aggarwal,Founder & Chairman | Hexa Climate | He received the FICCI young leaders award in 2013, has been chosen as one of the 100 most powerful Solar Business Leaders in the Indian PV Market | |
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Co-Founder | Info Edge | The founder of one of the oldest internet companies in India is focused on establishing the fifth vertical of Info Edge – starting 2007 aimed at creating value for shareholders by investing in startups | |
Sarathbabu Elumalai, Founder & CEO | FoodKing | A social entrepreneur who is passionate about eradicating hunger and poverty in India, started the Hunger Free India Foundation, an initiative to feed the needy and empower the underprivileged | |
Vineeta Singh, CEO | Sugar Cosmetics | Committed to creating products that allow every Indian woman to find a favourite and inspire them to start their own entrepreneurship journey |
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