Press Release

CEO Insights - Mr. Vivek Bhatia, MD And CEO, Thyssenkrupp Industries, India

The Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) had the privilege of hosting Mr. Vivek Bhatia, MD and CEO, thyssenkrupp Industries, India on August 7, 2019. A distinguished alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Calcutta, Mr. Vivek Bhatia has served in several reputable organizations such as Engineers India Limited and The Boston Consulting Group before gracefully leading thyssenkrupp to unparalleled heights. An industry leader who constantly enlightens those around him, Mr. Vivek Bhatia had taken time off his busy schedule to interact with the eager students of VGSoM.

Upskilling Is The Way Forward - Glimpses Of VGSoM's HR Conclave '19

The business world today is experiencing major upheavals in almost all sectors with disruptive technologies redefining the status quo, creating promising opportunities for a highly skilled agile workforce, and introducing hitherto unheard-of patois into the boardroom lexicon. While the emerging dimensions of the fourth industrial revolution may seem propitious, much like its triune predecessors, it sets in stark contrast the urgent need to refurbish the current workforce. The role of HR managers has evolved from responding to passing conditions to foreseeing the future. In a recent conclave at the Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur, this vital function of Human Resource Management was discussed at length by some of the post prominent HR leaders in the corporate world.

Industry 4.0: Digital Disruptions And Transformations – Mr. Arindam Mukhopadhyay, Vice President And Global Head Consulting COE, Gartner

The Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur had the privilege of facilitating Mr. Arindam Mukhopadhyay, Vice-president and Global Head of Consulting COE at Gartner for a talk as part of “Vaarta” - the institute’s flagship industry expert guest lecture series, on 22nd August 2019. A distinguished alumnus of IIM Calcutta, Mr. Mukhopadhyay is known for pushing the envelope on technology consultancy.

Cementing Innovation - Mr. Ramesh Joshi, UltraTech Cement Ltd (RMC Division)

The Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur had the privilege of hosting Mr. Ramesh Joshi, Sr. Vice President & Head Business, UltraTech Cement Ltd India for a talk as part of “Vaarta” - the institute's flagship industry expert guest lecture series, on 29 August 2019. Mr. Joshi, who initiated and nurtured RMC business as a start-up venture has almost three decades of experience in all the facets of cement business with over 17 years in leadership roles directing teams on various domains.

Running On Green Energy

We’ve all had that easy-to-pass course on environment in our school and college years, which seemed pointless to us at that time. While it outlined the importance of the environment and what we can do to conserve it, it was theoretical. It couldn’t successfully make a lasting impact on us. It was just another effortless A or A+ in our report cards.

Annual HR Conclave, Samanvaya 2019 - IIM Kashipur

Second HR Conclave At Indian Institute of Management, Jammu: Highlights Of Day One

Panel one of the morning session of the first day of the 2nd HR Conclave at IIM Jammu focussed on how technological changes have made workplaces more robust and innovative.

The Right Words At The Right Time - Mr. Ravi Kant, Ex-MD, Tata Motors Limited

The Vinod Gupta School of Management had the opportunity of hosting Mr Ravi Kant, Ex-Managing Director of Tata Motors Limited. With years of experience in leadership positions across a plethora of organisations, Mr Kant brought with him top-notch management and negotiation skills to offer to the MBA batch of 2019-21.