10 Years of Excellence: Leaders Connect Initiative
3rd October 2026: As part of the 10-Year Celebrations of IIM Visakhapatnam, the Institute organised a panel discussion on “From Campus to Nation Building: Leadership, Policy & Enterprise,” bringing together distinguished leaders to share perspectives on leadership and nation building.
The panel featured Shri Jogender Singh, President & Group CFO, The Hero Enterprise; Shri K. V. Suresh Kumar, Former Director, Bharat Electronics Ltd.; Shri P. Hariprasad (IRAS), Principal Financial Advisor, South Coast Railway; and Smt. Sonal Agarwal Bali, Managing Director, Pierag Consulting. The discussion was moderated by Prof. M. V. Anuradha, EEP Chair, IIM Visakhapatnam.
Drawing from their professional journeys, the panellists shared insights on leadership, decision-making, sustainability and responsibility, encouraging students to reflect on the kind of leaders India will need in the years ahead.
The session began with a welcome by Prof. Pooja Kumari, Head, Leaders Connect Initiative Committee, followed by opening remarks by Prof. Kaveri Krishnan, Dean (Administration), IIM Visakhapatnam.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Amit Shankar, Dean (Research), IIM Visakhapatnam, who thanked Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director, IIM Visakhapatnam, for his guidance and support, and expressed gratitude to the panellists for sharing their experiences and insights.
