| Singapore chapter of JBIMS Alumni launched |
The Bajajites based in Singapore have formed a formal alumni chapter in Singapore. JBIMS Alumni Association (Singapore) was officially launched in September 2009.
The founding Executive Committee is drawn from different batches as under (batch in brackets).
Ashok Khetan, President (1975)
Suresh Keerthi, Advisor (1974)
Balasubramanian V, Vice President (1990)
Sharad Somani, Secretary (1997)
Prashant Mehar, Treasurer (1998)
Bal Pangam, Member (1993)
Parikshit Jawa, Member (1996)
Rajesh Atal, Member (1997)
Dhaval Shah, Member (1997)
Nikhil Chaturvedi, Member (1997)
Ashwin Jayaram, Member (1999)
The constitution of the association lists three main objectives of the JBIMS Alumni Association (Singapore) as under -
• To facilitate increased interactions and networking within the JBIMS Alumni group as well as with other professional bodies /associations in Singapore
• To organize events with an objective to promote social and professional development of the alumni to the benefit of the larger society in general
• To contribute towards professional growth and market visibility of the alma mater, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)
The alumni association is geared to create a vibrant community of Bajajites in Singapore offering yet another fulfilling avenue for professional and social growth. The first annual general meeting of JBIMS Alumni Association (Singapore) was held on 15th November 2009.
Association is planning a series of activities in 2010 including family get-togethers, guest lectures, sponsoring institute activities, charity events and supporting the existing batches with potential summer internship as well as final placement opportunities in Singapore.
For any details and interest in the activities of the Singapore chapter please contact Sharad Somani (sharadsomani@hotmail.com) or Prashant Mehar (jbimsalumnisg@gmail.com).
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| Nostalgia ‘10 to be held on 6th March, 2010 !! |
With the same bubbling enthusiasm and cheerful eagerness, we announce that Nostalgia, the annual JBIMS Alumni Reunion, is around the corner!
The most awaited time of the year when alumni from across batches meet and take a walk down memory lane to relive old times and the days spent at Bajaj, we look forward to make it a grand success as always!
Nostalgia 2010 will be held on the 6th of March, Saturday. The venue for the same is the Hyatt Regency, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai.
As is the tradition each year, the Batch of 1985 and the Batch of 2000, which complete 25 years and 10 years respectively, of their association with Bajaj shall be felicitated and a special celebration shall be held in their honour.
Please find below the link to the invitation and the map for the venue.
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| US President Obama appoints Mr. Suresh Kumar to a Key Post |
Mr. Suresh Kumar, an alumnus of the Batch of 1976 has been appointed as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service, Department of Commerce.
He is now the 2nd highest ranking Indian American under Obama administration.
Previously, Mr. Suresh Kumar served as an Advisor and consultant to the Clinton Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and leading corporations. He was named Special Advisor to the Clinton Foundation in 2006, and worked with Governments in Sub Saharan Africa to establish private-public partnerships and management practices to stimulate economic development in the region.
Mr. Kumar served previously as Distinguished Executive-in-Residence at Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is also the Founder-President & Managing Partner of KaiZen Innovation, a Management Advisory firm that specializes in global management and partnerships to stimulate economic development in the region.
He has also been associated with Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer.
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| Vinita Bali: ET Business Woman of the year |
Another addition to the long list of accolades our alumna, Ms. Vinita Bali was declared as the ET Business Woman of the Year. The numbers speak volumes about her contribution towards biscuit major Britannia. Under her leadership Britannia’s topline revenue has doubled in the four years from 2005 to 2009. The company has been growing at around 20% annually, and its market share, in the Rs. 6000-crore biscuit market, has stabilized around 35%.
The completion of share buyback from its foreign collaborator Group Danone, acquisition of 49% stake in Fonterra in a dairy joint venture and taking full control of high end bakery retailer, Daily Bread are significant efforts which Ms. Bali has taken to reshape the Rs. 3500-crore Britannia.
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| Alumni Chapters conducted successfully in 9 cities across the world |
With each passing year, the spirit of the JBIMS alumni grows stronger as we endeavour to strengthen our alumni network. In an attempt to help the alumni based outside Mumbai come together, like every year, this year too we organized chapters in various parts of the world.
The chapters for 2009 were successfully held in 9 cities, 4 domestic and 5 international, namely Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Pune, Singapore, US East Coast, London, Dubai and Hong Kong, with the US East Coast Chapter being held for the first time.
The response received for all the 9 chapters was enthusiastic and it was heartening to see our alumni network so well connected. The curiosity they had for the happenings at Bajaj, further strengthened our belief in the common thread that binds Bajaj alumni all over the world.
The major outcome this year was the formation of two Alumni Associations – Bangalore and Singapore.
The Singapore Chapter, which was held on the 15th of November, 2009, resulted in the formation of the Singapore JBIMS Alumni Association, which has been formed with an agenda of building up professional contacts, supporting JBIMS in every way possible and Social Service. The main objectives of the association are to increase the visibility of Bajaj internationally and bring in more guest lectures and placements.
The Bangalore JBIMS Alumni Association was formed on the 21st of November, 2009 with an agenda of networking and a focus on improving the infrastructure at Bajaj. The Association is now dynamic and self-sustaining.
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| Mr. Sam Balsara wins AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award 2009 |
The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) has announced the recipient of ‘AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award’ for 2009. This is the highest honour to be given to an individual in India for his/her outstanding contribution to the Advertising Industry. The recipient is Mr Sam Balsara. This award would be presented to him in Mumbai on November 13, 2009 for his outstanding contribution and development of professionalism in the advertising industry in India. The AAAI is the official, national organisation of advertising agencies consisting of around 100 members, which together account for almost 80 per cent of the advertising business in the country. It is recognised as the spokesperson for the advertising industry at all forums.
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| Mr. Subrata Mukherji, Director, ICICI Ventures, inducts Batch of 2011 |
The auditorium of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies was abuzz with excitement as 120 students of the 2011 MMS Batch awaited the arrival of Mr. Subrata Mukherji, Director, ICICI Ventures Ltd., and an alumnus of the institute from the batch of 1976 on the 13th of August, 2009. The students of second year, MMS escorted and introduced Mr. Mukherji to the incoming batch, on a day which would undoubtedly be one of the most important days of their lives.
Mr. Mukherji welcomed the batch of 2011 and addressed the students on the theme “Leading in tough times” He explained to the batch how the world of business is facing tough times, with global markets seeing changes, companies gearing to face unexpected trends, policies and regulations being revisited, markets being at their volatile best, and popular beliefs and conventional wisdom being challenged. He drove home the fact that the present is an era of change; a period of giving birth to new ideas, and re-building a new global business environment.
He focused in particular on the Indian outlook, how India continues to be a land of opportunities even in this transient period, and how India is poised to be one of the first few nations to emerge out of the financial crisis. He went on to enumerate the advantages that India possesses vis-à-vis other nations, and how we can leverage these advantages through continuous learning, implementing strategic change, creating flexible organizations, and encouraging innovations. He emphasized on the importance of being action oriented, never getting complacent, and having deep rooted values and integrity in order to succeed in today’s business environment.
After the informative presentation by Mr. Mukherji, he invited questions from the students and satisfactorily answered all their queries and apprehensions. He went on to speak about how privileged the students were to have the opportunity to be in an institute such as JBIMS. He encouraged the students to make the best of the next two years, to always have an open mind and be adaptable to change.
Mr. Mukherji told the batch that “Great leadership and great success emanate from dreaming, learning and executing…..you’ve already taken the first step….and your two years here will be your second step…as it prepares you for success…” There could have been no better way for the incoming batch to start their studies at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies than with such inspiring words from an industry stalwart, and alumnus of the institute.
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| Classrooms renovated: JBIMS thanks the batch of 1983 & 1984!
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JBIMS now boasts of two swanky new classrooms, the inauguration of which took place on the 18th of July, 2009. These classrooms have been renovated by the Batch of 1983 and the Batch of 1984 each. Both the rooms can seat 120 students, are air-conditioned and have an excellent audio and projector system. The rooms were inaugurated by our esteemed Ex-Director Prof. C. Chavan.
The opening of these classes also witnessed the presence of alumni from the Batches of 1984 and 1985. Prof. S. Mankekar and Prof. A. Patkar also graced the occasion with their presence.
The occasion ended with a pledge from the alumni and professors present to continue on their joint endeavour to better our beloved institute.
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| Shantanu Shete appointed as MD of Goldman Sachs |
Mr. Shantanu Shete, alumnus of batch of 1994, has been appointed as a managing Director at Goldman Sachs.He will be based out of Goldman's Hong Kong Office. Mr. Shete was earlier the Managing Director of the Global Markets Division in Citigroup, Singapore.
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| Nostalgia '09 a Grand Success!! |
We would like to thank all our alumni for making Nostalgia 2009 a grand success with a record turnout of over 400 Bajajites and our sponsors for helping make the event possible.
The Batches of 1984 and 1999 were felicitated at the event for completing 25 years and 10 years respectively with JBIMS.
To catch up on all the action at Nostalgia 2009 please click on the following link.
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/jbimsalumni/Nostalgia2009?feat=directlink
We promise to be back with an even better and fun filled Nostalgia 2010!
Warm Regards,
Alumni Committee
JBIMS
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